: Batch save AI/PSD/INDD with PDF aswell in each application respectively, how? This is probably asked already, but I couldn't find a sufficient answer, so hopefully you guys can! When creating

@Angela777

Batching actions on a folder or directory is a way to take a group of files and perform a set of actions on those files, such as saving a version to pdf.

What it seems like though is that you are asking for a convenience method for each individual file when you are completely done and are about to save.

In each of these respective programs you would need to access the Actions panel via Windows -> Actions. You can then record an action that would mimic the process you would go through when saving your file to both file types, (AI/PSD/INDD and pdf). When it comes time to save your final output, you could then play this action and it would both save your file and export your file as a pdf.



A really helpful option when creating an action is that you can create a function key that essentially allows you to make a shortcut for that action. I usually map it to something like (CMD/CTRL + Shift + F11) for easy access that shouldn't interfere with any other shortcuts you have.



As was mentioned in the comments, how you filename has important implications in actions. If you change the filename in the action you are making it so that every time you apply that action you are changing the filename. So don't change the filename when recording the action.

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