: Batch/macro processing and optimizing jpeg quality with a filesize constraint (max 500kb) We are using a macro that we then batch run to modify images. It works fine except for the element where

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We are using a macro that we then batch run to modify images. It works fine except for the element where we try and save the jpeg image in the best quality under 500 kb. This option used to exist under save to web (deprecated) then options (right top) and then save to fit file size (see image example below, sorry it's in Dutch, version 2015.1.2 20160113.r.355)

This is our batch/macro


batch: take a input path and process all files also in subdirectories
macro: trim all
macro: resize all image, but only if the image is larger than 1200px (high)
macro: save images to JPG (convert)
macro: and save as the best quality jpeg fitting under 500k


All is working. Only I am having problems with the jpeg size/quality fitting function in step 5: it seems photoshop is not recognizing this as a 'step' in the macro.

question: How can I do the above for all image (bullet points) mainly step 5 where I try to save the best jpeg quality possible within a file size constraint (max 500kb)?

Even via a script or trick or tool. This last step is very important.

Any help appreciated

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