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Lightroom has a handy feature which allows the user to print to a file. I prefer to use Aperture, can this be done in Aperture?
My projects are typically about 250 images. I would like to create an A4 picture package with two photos per page and output them to a file preferabley pdf or jpg.
You can use the "Print to pdf", that is available in mac applications.
Select all images in your project, and then use the command "File > Print".
Set the layout as you want the pages to appear:
Then press the "Print" button.
In the "Print" dialogue select the "PDF" drop-down menu in the lower left corner and select "Save to pdf".
Regards
Léonie
You can use the "Print to pdf", that is available in mac applications.
Select all images in your project, and then use the command "File > Print".
Set the layout as you want the pages to appear:
Then press the "Print" button.
In the "Print" dialogue select the "PDF" drop-down menu in the lower left corner and select "Save to pdf".
Regards
Léonie
leonieDF
Thank you for taking the time to provide such a comprehensive response. Indeed that works however the resultant file is 2.8Gb. I'm hoping for something like 30-40Mb. I know I can export the images and reduce them at the same time. Then reimport them as smaller files and then follow your advice to print to a pdf but its a long roundabout way to do something simple. I wonder if there is a simpler way?
Roderick
Roderick, have you tried to change the Print Resolution in the "Rendering" brick of the Print-panel?
When I do not use the option "Auto", but set it to a smaller dpi-value, for example 72 dpi, I can reduce the file size considerably. A file printed with "Auto" at 168 MB was reduced to 5 MB.
Regards
Léonie
Leonie,
That provided me with a finished file of 125Mb and acceptably sharp images. I think I am going to be happy with that. Thank you very much for your patience, its very much appreciated.
You are welcome, Roderick.
Glad to help. 🙂
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