Help! How do I run bulk wall art mockups in Photoshop?
Hi! I create artwork that I sell on Etsy. For the listing photos, I use wall art mockups with smart object layers in them, so people can visualize how the art will look in their space.
I've been trying to figure out for months how to do bulk mockups. Currently I spend probably 15+ minutes per piece that I'm listing, manually placing the art in the smart object layer for the 15-20+ mockup photos I use for each piece of art.
I've tried searching/using YouTube, TikTok, and ChatGPT to walk me through the process, and for some reason, I still can't find good information anywhere and get it to work.
I've tried creating an action where it records each step, and I place a file into the smart object layer for all the mockup photos and export it. Run the action with a new file (from the same folder with the same file name). Didn't work.
I tried using file > automate > batch, and even when I program all the settings correctly (selecting a placement action where I place and export a file in one mockup, selecting the correct input and output folders, etc.), it still doesn't work. Photoshop keeps saying:
"The command “Select” is not currently available."
"The command “Open Contents” is not currently available."
"The command “Close” is not currently available."
Does anyone have any idea how to do this? This will save me HOURS of time, and I'm not sure what I'm missing.
Thank you so much in advance!