USE SCRIPTS
Scripts are similar to Actions, but they’re able to make intelligent conditional decisions during processing, and access Photoshop features that can’t be used with Actions. There are several scripts built-in that you may use already. For example, the Image Processor (Use File>Scripts, or to launch from Adobe Bridge use Tools>Photoshop> Image Processor) lets you batch-convert a whole folder of files from one format to another, which can be a great time-saver. There are also plenty of excellent free scripts online. For example, Photoshop guru Russell Brown makes a variety of handy scripts, including the excellent Paper Texture Pro (pictured, http://www. russellbrown.com/scripts. html). And check out this list of top scripts on our sister site, Creative Bloq (http://www.creativebloq.com/ photoshop/free-scripts-4132388?page=1). You can also browse lots of free scripts, new panels and other handy plug-ins via Window>Find Extensions on exchange.