Anyone is aware of command line tool that allow read/write/edit functionality for PSD files? I need to be able crop/rotate PSD files preserving all info (layers etc) and save it back to PSD and for Photoshop to be able to open the result correctly. I was looking on the web but all command line tools that claim to do that create resulting PSD that Photoshop or Photoshop CS can not open. ;( I tried ImageMagic but Photoshop CS's files after modifications not recognized by Photoshop.
Thanks.
Aresot
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"Aresot" wrote in message
Anyone is aware of command line tool that allow read/write/edit functionality for PSD files?
Yes. One way is to create a droplet in Photoshop, then cal it from the command line with either a fully qualified device:directory:filename or PATH.
If you wish to make a specific case, then posit a case and we can help further.
#2
Aresot wrote:
Anyone is aware of command line tool that allow read/write/edit functionality for PSD files? I need to be able crop/rotate PSD files preserving all info (layers etc) and save it back to PSD and for Photoshop to be able to open the result correctly. I was looking on the web but all command line tools that claim to do that create resulting PSD that Photoshop or Photoshop CS can not open. ;( I tried ImageMagic but Photoshop CS's files after modifications not recognized by Photoshop.
I have a tool that offers correct *read* functionality for raster layers at least through version CS (GPL code at
http://www.telegraphics.com.au/svn/psdparse/branches/psdpars e_cj/). Write functionality could be added. Contact me directly if you want to discuss...
--Toby
Thanks.
Aresot
#3
Aresot wrote:
Anyone is aware of command line tool that allow read/write/edit functionality for PSD files? I need to be able crop/rotate PSD files preserving all info (layers etc) and save it back to PSD and for Photoshop to be able to open the result correctly. I was looking on the web but all command line tools that claim to do that create resulting PSD that Photoshop or Photoshop CS can not open. ;( I tried ImageMagic but Photoshop CS's files after modifications not recognized by Photoshop.
Thanks.
Aresot
You can use droplets for that purpose. Refer to the Photoshop help or manual. It is very easy to do.
Waldo
#4
Sorry I have to clerify.
We have my own application that we intent to sell. That means it should work for users who dont have Photoshop installed. We need to load file, crop and rotate it and save it back to PSD preserving layers (layers also have to be cropped or rotated).
Thanks again.
Aresot
#5
Sorry I have to clerify.
We have application that we intent to sell. That means it should work for users who dont have Photoshop installed. We need to load file, crop and rotate it and save it back to PSD preserving layers (layers also have to be cropped or rotated).
Thanks again.
Aresot
#6
Ho Toby.
Is this a commersial software? Im looking for library/tool that will be supported in future (in case Photshop will add new changes to their format).
Aresot
#7
"Aresot" wrote in message
Sorry I have to clerify.
We have my own application that we intent to sell. That means it should work for users who dont have Photoshop installed.
Dreamer.
#8
Aresot wrote:
Ho Toby.
Is this a commersial software? Im looking for library/tool that will be supported in future (in case Photshop will add new changes to their format).
That code is GPL. Unfortunately nothing can keep Photoshop's format open; it's closed now, and will probably remain so until the end of time.
Aresot
#9
Our company applied for Photoshop advadced toolkit. As part of it Adobe gives you full documentation on PSD format. Unfortunatly that is all. I dont like idea of writing library from the scratch that already may be implemented by someone. We were hoping that they can give us library or tool.
BTW if you go to www.imagemagic.com their tool is pretty good. Problem is they dont support latest PSD (CS version).
Aresot
#10
"Aresot" wrote in message
Sorry I have to clerify.
We have application that we intent to sell. That means it should work for users who dont have Photoshop installed. We need to load file, crop and rotate it and save it back to PSD preserving layers (layers also have to be cropped or rotated).
Methinks you are going to have to dig in like any developer and cut the code.
It sounds like you want to make money from freeware, or off our backs. Tough luck.
#11
Aresot wrote:
Our company applied for Photoshop advadced toolkit. As part of it Adobe gives you full documentation on PSD format. Unfortunatly that is all. I dont like idea of writing library from the scratch that already may be implemented by someone. We were hoping that they can give us library or tool.
BTW if you go to www.imagemagic.com their tool is pretty good. Problem is they dont support latest PSD (CS version).
I guess you mean
http://www.graphicsmagick.org/ &
http://www.imagemagick.org/script/index.php
Keeping up with the PSD format as it evolves over time would be quite an engineering challenge. The people best placed to license you a library would be Adobe; have you approached them about it?
Aresot
#12
Yes I contacted Adobe but all they give you is DOC file describing PSD file format. Its a big challenge to write it from scratch and why to do it if someone else might have done it already.
To the person above: we not trying to get it for free and willing to pay for library. In fact we own license of LEADTOOL library but they are weak for PSD. In fact I'd preffer to deal with paying license. this way at least I can ask for fixes in timely manner. ;)
Aresot
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