How to mass convert RAW images into JPEG in Lightroom 3?

Question

I have 1000 raw photos that I would like to convert all to jpg. Is there a way I can do this all at once or can I only do it one by one?

Answer 1

In Lightroom, open the catalog with the photos, select the collection or filter so that only the files you are interested in are shown in the library grid (or undo a filter/collection if you want ALL files).

Select all the files by choosing Edit | Select All (CTRL+A on Windows).

Export as JPG by choosing File | Export (CTRL+SHIFT+E on Windows).

In the Export dialog, choose your output folder, whether you want the JPG files added back to your catalog, and the output settings (resolution, sharpening, etc...)

And you're done!

(Note, I have Lightroom V2.7, but I suspect this process is the same in Lightroom V3.x).