Enhance multiple images

I have 5,000 images which I would like to sharpen/enhance. The images are pics I have taken over several years, all have been scanned and use the jpeg format…is there a program which will “Clean up” sharpen/enhance all these images in one step? or do I need to do each image one at a time?
Answer #1
There are some batch processing image tools, Such as these:
http://www.highmotionsoftware.com/products/imbatch
http://photobatch.stani.be/

However, I wouldn’t recommend using em for anything else but rotate/resize.
Each image has different lightning conditions/colors/color levels, So one size does not fit all, And you won’t get consistent results with batch processing em!
Answer #2
Photoshop can do batch jobs as well. You can record your actions and then apply to all files within a folder.
Answer #3
There are some batch processing image tools, Such as these:
http://www.highmotionsoftware.com/products/imbatch
http://photobatch.stani.be/

However, I wouldn't recommend using em for anything else but rotate/resize.
Each image has different lightning conditions/colors/color levels, So one size does not fit all, And you won't get consistent results with batch processing em!
I agree with Roberto on this Jack, no image is the same as the next when it comes to color etc.
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Answer #4
Irfanview will do this – give the patch processing the folder, tell it where to stick them, go to advanced and set sharpen and auto adjust, etc (lots of things) and hit the [GO] button
Works well.
Answer #5
Thanks for the suggests, as I am no pro I will try Irfanview…thanks everyone.
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Answer #6
Bear in mind that they are right – not all photos need the same settings for corrections..
I recommend leaving sharpening off or reasonably low, set auto-adjust on (irfanview’s auto adjust is very good), that’s about all.
Set the save to jpg, 80% quality (again, irfy’s jpg save routines are strong).
Answer #7
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is designed to assist users in managing large quantities of digital images and doing post production work.