Multiple Images in ACR

[popcorn]

I have often edited multiple images in ACR and then clicked "Open Image" without selecting them all.
Only the one selected image is transferred to Elements Editor and I can't get back into ACR to import the other from the batch.
I then have to import them again and repeat the whole ACR process.
I would appreciate any help. 

[michelb]

I see what you want: keeping the ACR 'session' open while sending selections of the batch to editor and then coming back. Unfortunately, an ACR batch editing session is necessarily ended by the options 'Open' or 'Done'.

The alternative workflow is based on closing temporarily your ACR editing session by selecting all and clicking 'Done'. All individual edits, even partial are saved. To reopen them that means reopening the session with the same batch of files. No big problem with the organizer if you assign a common temporary keyword or otherwise if you work with subfolders. You can also assign star ratings to distinguish which files to reopen in the next session.

Note that if you are editing jpegs from the organizer, they won't open in the ACR the first time, but once you have quit ACR by 'Done' or 'Open', they will open in ACR just like raw files.

[PeteB]

I am using PSE 2018 on a Mac.  When you open and edit multiple images in ACR the thumbnails appear to the left.  Above the thumbnails is a Select All "button".  Click on that and then Click Open Image.  

HTH

[pontiac1940]

Dec 27, 2020 16:25:38 GMT popcorn said:

repeat the whole ACR process.

popcorn

You are not alone. I've accidently only had one image selected when I "open" and once again had to open the images left behind in ACR. When the "left behind" images are reopened in ACR all of the adjustments you made should still be there. michelb said " All individual edits, even partial are saved."
If satisfied with the ACR edits you can "select all" as PeteB showed and open them in PSE. 

Clive

[popcorn]

Thank you all.
Problem solved!