When the Automator displays a startup dialog, click the 'Workflow' icon, and then you'll be presented with an Automator window, like this: In Step 1 of the batch image conversion process, start the Mac Automator application by clicking the Applications icon in the Dock, and then click the Automator icon, which looks like a robot.
1) Batch convert image files (JPG, PNG, etc.) on Mac OS X - Start the Mac Automator Here’s a quick look at how to use the Mac Automator to “batch convert” images from one file format to another, including image file formats like BMP, GIF, JPEG, and PNG.
Besides letting you easily batch resize images very easily, the Automator also lets you easily batch create thumbnails for images, and also lets you convert images from one image format to another (BMP to JPG, PNG to JPG, etc.). Mac batch image conversion FAQ: How can I “batch convert” images from one image format to another on a Mac, such as BMP to JPG, or PNG to JPG?Īs I mentioned in my earlier Mac batch image resizing tutorial, the Mac OS X Automator application is my new best friend.
