What Is an Image Workflow?
An image workflow chains multiple processing steps into a single automated pipeline:
Example Workflows
E-commerce Pipeline:
1. Resize to 2048×2048
2. Compress to 300KB
3. Convert to WebP
Social Media Pipeline:
1. Crop to 1:1 square
2. Resize to 1080×1080
3. Compress to 150KB
Print Pipeline:
1. Resize to 300 DPI
2. Convert to CMYK-friendly format
3. Compress for email
How to Build a Workflow
Step 1: Upload Your Image
Go to the Image Workflow Builder and upload your image.
Step 2: Add Processing Steps
Click "Add Step" and choose operations:
- Resize — Set target dimensions
- Compress — Target specific file size
- Convert — Change format (JPEG, PNG, WebP)
- Watermark — Add text overlay
Step 3: Arrange Steps
Drag steps to reorder. Order matters — resize before compress for best results.
Step 4: Run the Pipeline
Click "Process" and download your optimized image.
Workflow Best Practices
1. Resize first — Get dimensions right before compression
2. Compress last — Final compression on processed image
3. Test with one image — Verify output before batch processing
4. Save workflow templates — Reuse successful pipelines
5. Monitor file sizes — Check each step's impact
6. Use presets — Save common workflows for quick access
Frequently Asked Questions
What operations can I chain in a workflow?
You can chain resize, compress, convert, and watermark operations. The workflow processes each step sequentially on the output of the previous step.
Does step order matter?
Yes. Resize before compress for best results. Converting format before resizing may affect quality differently than resizing first.
Can I save workflow templates?
Yes. The Workflow Builder lets you save and reuse pipeline templates for consistent processing across multiple images.