Saving a PP image in CS5

When I apply an action to an image, when using CS2, I would go to save the image, and in that dialogue box, I have the image# in the first line and then the 'format' option in the line below it.

Because I applied an action, it shows to be a 'photoshop' (PSD) file. In times past, I would change that back to a jpeg format and then click on the option below that says 'save as copy'. But for some reason, I am unable to do that. Right now, I have to go flatten the image, then go through that step. What am I missing on this issue?

Second time you've asked this question in consecutive days....can't imagine you'd get a different answer from the first time.

It would help if you actually described what the action is doing rather than just saying you applied an action. Its very likely there's a step in your action that is causing the File Save options to go missing.

PixelMagic wrote in post #11558625
Second time you've asked this question in consecutive days....can't imagine you'd get a different answer from the first time.

It would help if you actually described what the action is doing rather than just saying you applied an action. Its very likely there's a step in your action that is causing the File Save options to go missing.

When I originally posted my thread yesterday, it had to do with something else and I threw this particular question in to the thread as well. I reposted the same question today thinking someone else might come across it. I appreciate the suggestion of just adding a 'flatten' action to the existing image, but I shouldn't have to do that.

As you probably know, when you apply any PS action to an image, or even adding text to an image, when you try to save it, it shows it to be a 'photoshop' format (PSD). Like I said, when using CS2, when I would change the format back to a jpeg, it automatically saved the image# as a 'copy' But it doesn't do that for me now in CS5. And I cannot even go in to the dialogue box below it and just click on 'save as copy'. It won't allow me to do this. I can't seem to figure out why that is. Has nothing to do with the actions I'm applying.

CatchingUp wrote in post #11558668
...As you probably know, when you apply any PS action to an image, or even adding text to an image, when you try to save it, it shows it to be a 'photoshop' format (PSD)...

Not correct. You'll get the PSD format if you add a LAYER to a JPG. Not all actions create new layers. But if you started with a TIF, it will save as a TIF.

Maybe you need to use "Save As", select whatever format is appropriate, and rename the file.

well, that is true. I should have specified on the layer factor. But when you add text, it creates a second layer...as does a midnight sepia action, or a vignette, etc.

And I am trying to 'save as' vs 'save'. Hence, my confusion on this issue.

Try saving your layered files as TIFs (with no compression).

ChasP505 wrote in post #11559531
Try saving your layered files as TIFs (with no compression).

+1....

CatchingUp wrote in post #11559260
well, that is true. I should have specified on the layer factor. But when you add text, it creates a second layer...as does a midnight sepia action, or a vignette, etc.

And I am trying to 'save as' vs 'save'. Hence, my confusion on this issue.

The reason why you can't save the original photo on the same format or the same format with the same name is because PhotoShop is trying to save the original intact for you. It's a bad idea to change the original layer (original image) and make this change permanent.

What you can do is to make whatever changes you want, and then "save as" : change the name, or change the format to another just before you "click" on Save as.

Like others, I save my images as TIFF. This takes a lot of hard drive space, but "external hard drive TB's" are cheap these days.