How to Automate Image Processing with Workflows
Stop repeating the same image edits over and over. With Workflows, you can chain multiple tools together and process hundreds of images with a single click. Here is how to create powerful automation pipelines.
What Are Workflows?
Workflows let you combine multiple image processing tools into a single automated pipeline. Instead of manually compressing, resizing, and converting each image, you define the steps once and run them on any number of images.
Key Benefits
- Save Time: Process 100 images as easily as 1
- Consistency: Every image gets the exact same treatment
- Reduce Errors: No more forgetting steps or using wrong settings
- Reusable: Create once, use forever
- Shareable: Export workflows and share with your team
Common Use Cases
E-commerce Product Photos
Online sellers need consistent product images. A typical workflow might:
- Remove background (white background required for Amazon)
- Resize to 1000x1000 pixels
- Compress to under 500KB
- Convert to JPG format
Social Media Batch Processing
Content creators can prepare images for multiple platforms:
- Resize to Instagram dimensions (1080x1350)
- Apply consistent color adjustments
- Compress for fast loading
- Convert to WebP for web use
Photography Workflows
Photographers can automate export settings:
- Resize for web gallery (2000px max)
- Add watermark
- Strip EXIF metadata for privacy
- Compress to 80% quality
How to Create a Workflow
- Go to Workflows page
- Click "New Workflow"
- Give your workflow a name and description
- Add steps by clicking "Add Step" and selecting tools
- Configure each step's settings
- Drag steps to reorder if needed
- Save your workflow
Example: E-commerce Photo Pipeline
Let's build a workflow for Amazon product photos:
| Step | Tool | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remove Background | White background |
| 2 | Resize | 1000x1000px |
| 3 | Compress | Quality 85% |
| 4 | Convert | JPG format |
Tips for Efficient Batch Processing
Optimize Step Order
- Do destructive operations first (remove background, crop)
- Resize before compressing (smaller = faster)
- Convert format last
Performance Tips
- Process images in batches of 20-50 for best performance
- Close other browser tabs to free up memory
- Use WebP output for smallest file sizes
Sharing Workflows
Workflows can be exported and shared:
- Export as JSON: Download a workflow file to share or backup
- Import: Load workflows from JSON files
- Pin to Home: Add frequently used workflows to your homepage for quick access
Get Started
Ready to automate your image processing? Create your first workflow now and start saving time!