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Convert and process thousands of images from the command line — no clicking, fully scriptable

Convert, resize and watermark thousands of photos from your terminal or CI/CD pipeline.

Download the free trial: every file converts, keep 10 clean

Convert the whole folder now. Keep 10 results clean, free. $129 once removes the watermark from the rest. No card, no account, no upload. Windows 10 and 11.

contenta convert DSCF0014.RAF -f jpg -q 88 -o out
Converting DSCF0014.RAF...
Converted: out\DSCF0014.jpg (2.9 MB)
Duration: 0.8s
Real output of the Contenta command line: one 15.2 MB Fujifilm RAF file became a 2.9 MB JPG in 0.8 seconds on an AMD Ryzen 9 3900X (12 cores). Path shortened.
  1. InstallDownload Contenta Converter PREMIUM — CLI is included
  2. Runcontenta convert photo.cr2 -f jpg -q 92
  3. AutomateScript it, schedule it, or connect an AI agent via MCP

Same engine as the desktop app. 100+ input formats. 28 output formats. Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration.

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Image Formats
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Happy Users
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Effects & Filters
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CLI Commands

CommandWhat It Does
contenta convertConvert a single image with format, quality, resize, effects, watermark, metadata
contenta batchBatch convert a directory with parallel workers, glob patterns, and recursive search
contenta infoDetect format and read EXIF, IPTC, XMP metadata
contenta effectsList all 27+ image effects with parameters
contenta formatsList 100+ input and 28 output formats
contenta pdf-albumCreate PDF photo albums with configurable layout
contenta slideshowCreate video slideshows for TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and more
contenta ai-transformAI image editing via Google Gemini (remove background, enhance, etc.)
contenta watchWatch a folder and auto-convert new or changed images
contenta profileSave, load, or validate conversion profiles (JSON)
contenta registerRegister your license key
contenta statusShow license, trial info, and tool availability
contenta serveStart the MCP server for AI agent integration

Examples

# Convert a RAW file to JPEG
contenta convert photo.cr2 -f jpg -q 92

# Batch convert + resize + watermark
contenta batch ./photos -f webp --resize 1920x1080 --watermark "© 2026"

# Watch a folder for new files
contenta watch ./incoming -f png -q 95 -o ./converted

# JSON output for scripting
contenta info photo.jpg --json

MCP Server — AI Agent Integration

Run contenta serve to start a Model Context Protocol server on stdio. Connect Claude, GPT, or any MCP-compatible AI agent to convert, analyze, and process images autonomously.

MCP ToolDescription
convert_imageConvert a single image with full option set
batch_convertConvert multiple images at once
detect_formatClassify image format (RAW, HEIC, PSD, etc.)
read_metadataExtract EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata
list_effectsList available effects with parameters
create_pdf_albumCreate multi-image PDF albums
create_slideshowCreate video slideshows (MP4/WebM)
ai_transformAI background removal and image editing
write_metadataWrite EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata

It works during the free trial, with the same limits as the app. Get a license →

Use it from your AI agent

Contenta Converter ships an MCP server, so Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, VS Code and other agents that run on your PC can convert your images through it. Your files stay on your computer.

In Claude Code, two commands:

/plugin marketplace add contentasoftware/contenta-converter-plugin
/plugin install contenta-converter@contenta-converter-plugin

In Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code or any other MCP client, add this server entry (needs Node.js 18 or newer):

// mcpServers
"contenta-converter": { "command": "cmd", "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@contentasoft/contenta-converter-mcp"] }

Once Contenta Converter is installed, you can skip Node.js and point the client at the app's own CLI instead:

"contenta-converter": { "command": "contenta", "args": ["serve"] }

It works during the free trial, with the same limits as the app. Plugin source on GitHub, launcher package on npm: GitHub · npm

Built for Automation

--json

Machine-readable JSON output for scripts and pipelines

--quiet

Errors only — perfect for cron jobs and CI/CD

Exit Codes

Standard exit codes (0-6) for reliable error handling

Licensing

FeatureTrialRegistered ($129)
convert, batch, info, effects, formatsFull (watermark after 10 images)Full
pdf-album, watchFull (watermark after 10 images)Full
MCP Server (contenta serve)Full (watermark after 10 images)Full
register, status, profileFullFull
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Frequently Asked Questions

Contenta reads 100+ input formats, including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, BMP, GIF, PDF and 30+ camera RAW formats (CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, and more), and writes 28 output formats.

There is no limit. Contenta uses multi-core processing to convert thousands of images in minutes. Users regularly process 10,000+ photos in a single batch.

Yes. Contenta supports 30+ RAW formats from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Panasonic, Olympus, and more. Full white balance, denoising, and color adjustment controls are built in.

Every feature, every file and no time limit. Each batch converts in full; results carry a small watermark until you pick up to 10 of them to keep clean. Those picks count once per PC, not per batch, and a batch of 500 costs none until you choose. A license ($129 once) removes the watermark from everything you convert.

No. Contenta Converter is a one-time purchase. You pay once and own it forever, including all future updates. No monthly or yearly fees.

What Our Users Say

“I have been using Contenta Converter for years and it has saved me countless hours of work. Highly recommended!”

James P., Professional Photographer

“Simple, fast, and does exactly what it promises. The batch processing is incredibly efficient.”

Maria S., Web Designer

“Best image converter I have found. The RAW support and metadata handling are top-notch.”

David L., Studio Owner
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Published by ContentaSoft, Umea, Sweden, developer of Contenta Converter PREMIUM.

Contenta Converter PREMIUM is a desktop application for Windows that batch converts, resizes, renames, watermarks, and processes images in 100+ formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, RAW, and PDF.

This software contains no adware, spyware, toolbars, or bundled third-party programs. The installer installs only Contenta Converter PREMIUM.

Conversion, resizing, watermarking and metadata editing run on your computer. The optional AI features (background removal, photo restoration, colorize) send the images you process with them to Google Gemini using your own API key. The software does not collect personal data.

Free trial with every feature and no time limit: every file converts, up to 10 results you pick stay clean and the rest carry a watermark. Lifetime license: $129 (one-time payment, no subscription).

How to Uninstall
Open Windows Settings > Apps > Installed apps, find "Contenta Converter PREMIUM" in the list, and click Uninstall. You can also run the uninstaller from the installation folder or use Control Panel > Programs and Features.

Download size: ~2 MB (web installer). Additional components are downloaded during installation (~300 MB total).

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