Batch-Converting RAW Files with Bridge in Photoshop

One other way to apply batch automation is to use Bridge as the source. I like to use this feature in my own workflow to batch-convert RAW images. Here’s how I go about doing it:
1. I select the RAW images that I’d like to batch-convert by F/Ctrl+clicking them in Bridge.
2. The action that I’d like to apply to these images is already set up and loaded into Photoshop’s Actions palette. When the action is run, it automatically performs the following steps:
a. Apply a Camera Raw preset (developed prior to recording the action).
b. Open the image in Photoshop.
c. Convert the image from RGB mode to the currently chosen working CMYK profile (US Web Coated (SWOP) v2).
d. Save the image as a TIFF (so it can be placed in a layout document—RAW images cannot).
e. Close the document.
3. The next step is to choose Tools ➢Photoshop ➢Batch, which opens the Batch dialog box in Photoshop. From the Set list at the top of the Batch dialog box, I select the custom set Ted’s Production Set. Then from the Action list, I choose RAW To CMYK TIFF.
4. Because I chose to apply batch automation through Bridge rather than Photoshop, the Source list automatically displays Bridge. As described in step 1, the custom RAW To CMYK TIFF action contains an Open step; therefore, I must enable the Override Action “Open” Commands option. Doing so tells Photoshop to use the Open step.
5. I enable the Suppress File Open Options Dialogs option. This prevents the Camera Raw dialog box from appearing onscreen and stopping the automation after the action is played.
6. To save the images in a different location, I choose Folder from the Destination list. By clicking the Choose button, I am able to create a new folder from within the Choose A Destination Folder dialog box. I name the folder Converted Catalog Images, save it in my project folder, and then click Choose.
7. As described in step 1, the custom RAW To CMYK TIFF action contains a Save As step; therefore, I must enable the Override Action “Save As” Commands option. Doing so tells Photoshop to use the Save As step recorded in the action.
8. I leave the File Naming settings at their defaults (Document Name + extension), and for the Compatibility setting, I make sure that Windows and Mac OS are both selected. Then I click OK to run the batch automation.
9. Photoshop does the rest of the work for me while I go get lunch. When I get back, the files are all converted and waiting for me in the Converted Catalog Images folder. I can preview them in Bridge.