hexplor / nautilus-imageconverter

Convert images using right-click.

Nautilus Image Converter (ConvertImage.sh)

Overview

ConvertImage.sh is a Bash script that integrates with the Nautilus file manager in Linux, providing a convenient right-click option to convert image files to different formats. Utilizing zenity for a graphical interface and convert from ImageMagick, it allows users to easily convert images to JPEG, PNG, or WEBP formats.

Requirements

• Linux with Nautilus file manager
• Zenity
• ImageMagick

Installation

1. Download ConvertImage.sh to your desired directory.
2. Make the script executable: chmod +x ConvertImage.sh.
3. Place the script in ~/.local/share/nautilus/scripts/ to integrate with Nautilus.

Usage

1. Right-click on an image file in Nautilus.
2. Navigate to 'Scripts' > 'ConvertImage.sh'.
3. Select the desired output format from the Zenity dialog.
4. The script will convert the selected image to the chosen format.

Script Details

The script works as follows:

• It presents a Zenity list dialog to choose the output image format.
• If no format is selected, the script exits.
• The selected image paths are processed with the convert command from ImageMagick to change their format.

Notes

• Ensure that all dependencies are installed for the script to work correctly.
• The script only processes files selected when it is executed.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to this script by submitting pull requests or opening issues for any bugs or feature requests.