Photoshop, resize to fill, not fit

MuGeN · 27 Oct 2011 at 15:33

Hi guys,

something is doing my head in, I could swear there was an automated resize to fill function somewhere but I can't find it... Image processor will resize to fit but is there not an automated version somewhere that will resize to the larger dimension then crop?

I could always record the action but photoshop, or maybe bridge or something does this already right?

SourChipmunk · 27 Oct 2011 at 17:11

Are you just talking about making the image bigger, but leaving the existing portion the same and filling the rest with some colour? If so, just use Image > Canvas Size (Alt+Ctrl+C).

MuGeN · 27 Oct 2011 at 17:54

nono, I'm talking about batch shrinking loads of files to correct dimensions, e.g. something that could take 2000 x 500 images and make them 300x300 images (cropping a lot off the left and right obviously).

I have a feeling only Lightroom can do this (incredibly simple) thing but surely i'm missing something in Image Processor?

SourChipmunk · 28 Oct 2011 at 11:53

In PS, just record your action, then use File > Automate > Batch to select the action and the files (if they are the same actions you're using on each one, of course).

It's a fun process to watch, also.

ashatron · 28 Oct 2011 at 13:10

^ automate batch - use an action. Like SourChipmunk said.

specify destination and source folders, then select the action and your rolling.