Batch Convert dialog (v7)

Manual: p57

Called from the Item menu.

Portfolio has the power to batch convert images from supported file formats into either JPEG or TIFF files. In the conversion process, you can change the image resolution, size, location on disk, and also automatically add the converted files to disk.

Portfolio supports converting images form the following original:
BMP, EPS, FPX (FlashPix), GIF, Illustrator, JPEG, PCD (Photo CD), PSD (Photoshop), PICT, PNG, RAW (for supported camera file formats), TGA (Targa), TIFF and WMF (Windows version only).

Embedded metadata is transferred to the new file when supported by the new file format, but note that the TIFF output filter does not support EXIF metadata.

Export formats:

• JPEG. This has a sub dialog for quality settings
• TIFF

Resolution: Retain original (default) or tick the box and set a new resolution.

Resize options:

• By Percentage - scales from 1% to 1600%.
• Fit Within - this option proportionally scales the image to fit within the chosen height and width.
• Expand and Crop - this option expands the image to fit all four sides of the new area while maintaining the original aspect ratio. Equal parts of the image are cropped from the sides that extend past the defined area.

Choose how to save the new images:

• Prompt for a location - when you click Convert, Portfolio prompts you to specify a directory.
• Replace the original files with new ones.
• In the same folder as the Originals - If the new file extension causes the files to be named the same as current files, the files are renamed appropriately. For example "bunny.jpg" would become "bunny1.jpg".

Add to Catalog:
There is an option to add the newly created images to the currnet catalogue.

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Last Update:- 31 May 2006

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