Auto Import Export

Auto import export for Lightroom which applies all favorite presets

Easily edit (flagged) photos with a set of presets, convenient for events where you continuously want to output your pictures.

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the folder to your disk.
2. Add the plugin by adding the folder in Lightroom via File > Plug-in Manager or press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+,

Usage

1. Prepare your presets in the favorites folder. For convenience you can create a preset that first applies Auto Settings and then another preset to create the look and feel you want to have. For example you can set it up like this:

   

2. (Optional) Flag all photos you want to apply the filter to and export as Flagged.

3. Open the Auto Import Export window by navigating to File > Plug-in Extras > Auto Import Export.

   

4. Specify which Lightroom folder you want to apply the script to.

   IMPORTANT: Make sure to press "Tab" after selecting the folder from the dropdown, otherwise this will not propagate.

5. (Optional) Select an export preset.

6. (Optional) Change the export location (default: ~/Downloads)

7. Basically there are two options:

   (A) Process flagged/all apply the script once to the pictures in the folder

   (B) Watch flagged/all that will run the script every 60 seconds

8. This will process all pictures by:

   • Applying the presets in the favorite folder (top to bottom) that have are flagged (or all when all is selected)
   • Rating the picture with 3 stars to keep track which pictures do not need to be processed again
   • Exporting full quality JPEG to the specified folder (or based on custom settings when a custom export preset is selected)

9. Press pause watcher if you want to stop the watcher. If you want to run the script in the background press OK or Cancel.

   Note: that it will keep on running as long as Lightroom is open (a more neat solution is yet to be found).

10. Enjoy your edited photos without lifting a single finger!

Improvements

If you have any suggestions for improvements feel free to open a pull request or creating an issue.

Whishlist

• Change functionality of OK and Cancel buttons to run the script in the background or stop it.