Converting images

Once input and output directory have been set and image conversion settings are completed the actual image conversion can be started. To start image conversion in the process panel

All of the above actions have the same effect of starting the conversion process.

Conversion process

Photo Album Helper creates two image files in the output directory for each image file found in the input directory. One image file is created in directory 'tn' of the output directory and has size and quality as set for 'Thumbnails'. The other is created in directory 'img' of the output directory and has size and quality as set for 'Images'. If directories 'tn' and 'img' are not present in the output directory already, they are created by Photo Album Helper.

During image conversion the application switches to the log panel and displays the progress.

JPEG format only and no subdirectories

In the course of image conversion only JPEG image files from the input directory are processed, i.e. all files ending with .jpg or .jpeg. The application does not drill down recursively in the input directory, i.e. files in subdirectories of the input directory are not processed.

Stopping a running image conversion process

The conversion process runs as an own thread within the running application. This way it does not interfere with the event dispatch thread and can be stopped at any time. To stop a running image conversion

All of the above actions have the same effect and stop a running image conversion.

See also

Using Photo Album Helper

Making image conversion settings

The main frame of Photo Album Helper