Delete Files After Conversion

reaConverter’s latest feature lets you automatically delete input image files once the conversion is complete — saving you time and eliminating repetitive tasks.
Among the features that help you save time and avoid repetitive operations with reaConverter's latest edition, the one which lets you automatically delete input image files after conversion is one of the most practical.
Instead of manually getting rid of the original images used for conversion, you can now simply tick the appropriate box in the Menu section and instantly avoid a time-consuming and dull series of operations.

How to delete original files after conversion?

1. Open Images

Load all the images you intend to convert. You can add them manually, use the drag-and-drop tool or even load file list from text files.

2. Delete Files after Conversion

Go to the Menu button and click Saving settings

Then make sure you tick Delete files after conversion, in the File options tab. Here you can also opt for moving the original files to a customized location or for setting a converted file date, among others.

3. Save the Result

In case you don't want to add any image editing to your files (including Watermarking, Resizing, Cropping and many more), go directly to the saving options and pick a location for your new images. You can save them in the source folder, in a subfolder or in a newly created one.

Finally, choose the new format of your files by selecting it in the lower part of the screen, and then just press Convert. The newly converted files will be done in no time, while the original ones will be deleted.

Video tutorial

reaConverter allows you to automatically delete original files after conversion.

Delete files after conversion with command-line tool

You can delete original files after conversion with command-line interface, either manually or through automated scripts. reaConverter Pro includes a command-line tool called cons_rcp.exe — an advanced feature designed for professional use, available exclusively in the Pro edition.

Conversion example:

cons_rcp.exe -source_folder "C:\Path_to\input_folder\" -source_ext heic -dest_path "C:\Path_to\output_folder\" -dest_ext jpg -delete_files 1

Manual

-delete_files
  where value = 1 if you want to delete successfully processed (source) files and = 0 otherwise. Note, it will not delete a source file if a converted file has the same name and type
-delete_empty_folders
  where value = 1 if you want to delete empty folders (works with -delete_files option) and = 0 otherwise

You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.

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