Batch Processing
Process hundreds of images efficiently with ImageChunker’s batch queue. Add images via drag-and-drop, folder import, or the Finder extension.
Adding Images
Section titled “Adding Images”Drag and Drop — Select multiple images in Finder and drag them onto the ImageChunker window.
Folder Import — Use File → Add Folder (⌘⇧O) to import all supported images from a directory.
Finder Extension — Right-click selected images in Finder and choose Chunk with ImageChunker.
Queue Management
Section titled “Queue Management”The batch panel displays all queued images with their status:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Waiting to process |
| Processing | Currently chunking |
| Complete | Successfully finished |
| Failed | Error occurred (click to retry) |
Use the toolbar to Start/Pause processing, Clear the queue, or drag items to reorder priority.
Processing Modes
Section titled “Processing Modes”Sequential — Process one image at a time. Lower memory usage, ideal for large images or systems with limited RAM.
Parallel — Process multiple images simultaneously. Faster throughput, requires more memory. Configure the parallelism level in Settings → Processing.
Output Organization
Section titled “Output Organization”Choose how exported chunks are organized:
| Mode | Structure |
|---|---|
| Subfolder per image | output/photo_001_chunks/photo_001_001.jpg |
| Flat output | output/photo_001_001.jpg |
| Preserve structure | Mirrors your input folder hierarchy |
Memory Management
Section titled “Memory Management”ImageChunker monitors system memory and displays a colored indicator:
- Green — Plenty available
- Yellow — Getting low, consider pausing
- Red — Memory pressure, switch to Sequential mode
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcuts”| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ⌘⇧O | Add folder to queue |
| ⌘⌫ | Remove selected |
| Space | Start/Pause |
| ⌘. | Cancel operation |