Convert and Resize Images with macOS Shortcuts

Converting and resizing images is a common task many users perform to optimize file sizes or meet specific requirements. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to achieve these tasks using Shortcuts, a tool available on macOS Monterey and iOS/iPadOS platforms. Why Convert Images to JPG? Different image formats serve varying purposes, and the choice often depends on specific needs. While PNG images offer transparent backgrounds and high quality, they can be significantly larger in file size compared to JPG files....

How to Convert an Image into a Data URI String

Converting an image into a data URI string allows you to embed it directly into an HTML page. If you’re looking for a way to achieve this, here’s a step-by-step guide: Read the Image File: const imageData = fs.readFileSync(fileLocation, 'binary'); Get the Content Type: If you’re downloading the image from the internet, you can extract the content type from the response headers: const contentType = response.headers['content-type']; Convert the Image Data to Base64: In order to generate the data URI string, you need to convert the image data into base64 format:...