How do I launch the "Batch Convert" tool?

[winnylinny]

Is there a way to launch "Batch Convert" from a shortcut or command-line option?

Currently, we need to first launch XnVewMP, and then go to Tools -> Batch convert (or press CTRL + U).

I use the "Batch Convert" tool frequently, and it feels tedious to use extra steps to launch it.

How can I launch it directly from the command-line or shortcut?

[xnview]

why you don't use XnConvert in this case?

[winnylinny]

Is XnConvert using the same libraries and features as "Batch Convert" in XnViewMP?

Same features? Same bugfixes? Same image libraries, such as the same version of WEBP?

I don't follow XnConvert too closely, but I assume that XnViewMP is updated more often, and has more development.

[xnview]

yes, it's the same

[winnylinny]

yes, it's the same

Oh that's great!

[winnylinny]

@xnview

Pierre, it seems there are some differences under the "Output" format settings.

With XnViewMP's Batch Convert, I am given more options about preserving EXIF. It seems to be missing or relocated in XnConvert.

XnViewMP Batch Convert

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XnConvert

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If I go to "Settings" --> "Load format settings" --> "Write", I can see the EXIF options there. However, I don't believe these are used by the converter, since if I change any WEBP settings in here, they do not apply to my "Output" WEBP settings.

[xnview]

these settings are not used by 'batch convert', only the 'Preserve metadata'

[winnylinny]

these settings are not used by 'batch convert', only the 'Preserve metadata'

Then why are they displayed as "Output" options in XnViewMP's Batch Convert tool?

If I click "Settings" under "Output" -> "Format", it let's me check those settings if I choose WEBP or JPEG.

Is this a mistake in the application's layout?


And then why are there such settings available in XnConvert under "Settings" -> "Load format settings" -> "Write" ?

What is the point of these? Is it "leftover" code?

[xnview]

Is this a mistake in the application's layout?

yes, these settings are not used, only 'preserve metadata'