Workflow issues - RAWs/jpegs/online gallery

[01steven]

I recently took some shots at an anniversary party for a friend's parents.
I took them with my Canon EOS 400D in RAW + jpg format.

Out of the 200+ shots I took I managed to select 60+ shots. I did some batch RAW processing using PSE6 - applying the same settings to shots taken in the same lighting conditions (one batch indoors, one batch in the garden etc.)

I wanted to convert the RAW files into jpgs and post them somewhere online for my friend to view. The plan was for her to tell me which she wanted, then I'd give her the original jpgs on a disc for her to make a photobook as a gift to her parents.

At first I started to use Elements email function, but it wouldn't let me email so many shots. I think though in the process of setting up the email it converted the images to jpgs. I then found these files on the hard drive, imported them into Picasa, and created a web album which I've sent her a link to.

So I got there in the end, but I'm sure there must be a smoother way to do this. Please can someone offer any advice?

Thanks

[ljameso1]

You can batch convert to jpg by using the process multiple files feature. Most gallery hosting sites have an upload feature you can use instead of email.

[01steven]

You can batch convert to jpg by using the process multiple files feature.
Thanks - can you be more specific? Is this in the Raw editor?

[JanBo]

The easiest way in my opinion is to select the RAW files in your Organizer, and then File -> Export -> As New Files. Select JPEG as the file type for the export.

The other option is Process Multiple Files which can be found in the File menu in the Editor. Make sure you have all the files you want to convert open in the Editor and select the 'Opened Files' option in the Process Files From drop-down box.