How recipes work
A recipe is a list of steps that run from top to bottom on every file you add. Picture steps work on JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP and AVIF files, PDF steps work on PDFs, and Rename works on both. A file that no step can change is left out and listed, so nothing is changed by surprise.
Merge into one PDF and Images to one PDF gather files together. Everything above them runs on each file first, then the files are joined in the order you added them, and the steps below run on the joined PDF.
Run a whole folder
Drop as many files as you like, or choose a folder and every picture and PDF inside it is added, including subfolders. Each file shows its own progress and any problem, so one damaged file never stops the rest. When it is done you get a single file, or one zip that keeps your folder structure.
Save and share
Your recipes are saved in this browser, so the next time you open this page they are ready to run. Copy link puts the steps and their settings into the web address, so a colleague or classmate can open it and save the same recipe. Links never contain your files, your logo or a password. The Add a password step asks for the password each time you run it.
Your logo and brand
The Add your logo step uses the logo you saved in Your kittybin, the brand kit that stays on your device. Save it once and every recipe can place it in a corner at the size and opacity you choose.
Good to know
- Any step that changes the picture saves a fresh copy, which also leaves out camera details and location. Add Remove location and details when nothing else changes the picture.
- Compress to a size lowers quality first and only shrinks the picture if it still needs to. Put it near the end of a recipe.
- Compress PDF rebuilds the file cleanly and keeps text sharp. It does not turn pages into pictures, so scanned PDFs may not get much smaller.
- PDFs that already have a password need to be unlocked first with Unlock PDF.
- HEIC photos from iPhones can't be read by most browsers yet. Save them as JPG first.
Questions
Is anything uploaded?
No. The page loads once, and every step runs in your browser on this device. You can even disconnect from the internet before you press Run.
How many files can it handle?
Hundreds of photos are fine on a computer. Files are worked on one at a time to keep memory low, and you can cancel at any point. Very large batches on an older phone take longer.
Can I undo a change to a recipe?
Yes. Undo and Redo cover every change while you edit, with Ctrl Z and Ctrl Shift Z, and a deleted recipe can be brought back right after you delete it.