Workflow - Save as JPEG and delete associated RAW

[nagrist]

Hello, first time posting and a new user so apologies if this is a silly question.

In the interest of conserving drive space I tend to retain only a JPEG file of images that I haven't (and don't wish to) adjust.

I would like to batch process images in a folder to (1) save the selected files as JPEGs and then (2) delete the original RAW versions of those files.

Most grateful for any guidance. Thank you.

[grubernd]

i'd really advise against automating this.
just output the jpgs as wanted, then flag the raw as "reject" and when you are done with a folder,
filter for rejects and delete by hand.

being a little too self-aware of human error i usually dont even delete but move images to a special folder which i can empty from the operating system's filebrowser when space on the disk gets low.

[jknights]

I strongly recommend you dont do this.

A 3TB disk will cost you £$€120. If you cant afford to get one then a 1TB one will only cost you $£€50.
If you cant afford that then I suggest that you sell the camera and get an cheap p'n's camera or just shoot JPG.

[nagrist]

I see some convenience with fewer storage devices, rather than a financial constraint. Forgoing the RAW version of some files that I have no intention of manipulating isn't really a drawback.

I take the point that retaining control of the process is a safer approach.

Thank you for the input.