Batch Export

Quick Access

The most efficient way to access batch export is using the keyboard shortcut:

• Cmd + Shift + E

This shortcut works from anywhere in CullEdit, providing instant access to the batch export functionality.

Export Scope Selection

Choose which images to include in the export:

• All Images: Export every image in the current folder
• Selected Images Only: Export only images marked as selected
• Image Count Display: Shows number of images that will be exported

Destination Folder Selection

Specify where exported files will be saved:

• Destination Button: Click to open folder selection dialog
• Path Display: Shows selected destination folder path
• Default Location: Pictures folder if no destination selected

JPEG

• Best for: Web sharing and general use
• Quality slider: 50-100% quality control
• File extension: .jpg
• Compression: Lossy but efficient
• Usage: Social media, email, web galleries

PNG

• Best for: Images requiring transparency
• Lossless compression: No quality loss
• File extension: .png
• Larger file sizes: Better quality but bigger files
• Usage: Graphics, screenshots, images with text

TIFF

• Best for: Print and archival purposes
• Uncompressed or LZW compression: Highest quality
• File extension: .tif
• Largest file sizes: Maximum quality preservation
• Usage: Professional print, archival storage

Available naming components

• File Name: Original filename without extension
• Year: 4-digit year from image date
• Month: 2-digit month from image date
• Day: 2-digit day from image date
• Hour: 2-digit hour from image date
• Minute: 2-digit minute from image date
• Second: 2-digit second from image date
• Sequence: 3-digit sequential number

Customizing File Names

• Pattern Selection: Toggle components on/off
• Separator Options: Choose character between components
  • None (components run together)
  • Underscore (_)
  • Hyphen (-)
  • Dot (.)
• Preview Display: See example filename before export
• Conflict Handling: Automatic numbering for duplicate names