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AI for Productivity: FREE Image Conversion | Full Tutorial | Perplexity + Terminal Hack WebP to PNG

AI for Productivity: FREE Image Conversion | Full Tutorial | Perplexity + Terminal Hack WebP to PNG

Ray de Guzman

Video Description

Tired of online converters with limitations? Learn how to use AI and Mac Terminal to create your own WebP to PNG converter for free! This tutorial shows you how to leverage AI for custom solutions, boost productivity, and save money. No more online conversions or paid software needed!

Key points:
🖼️ Create a free, offline WebP to PNG converter
🤖 Use AI to generate Terminal scripts (Perplexity, OpenAI o1, Strawberry)
🛠️ Automate repetitive tasks
🚀 Increase productivity with DIY solutions
💰 Save money on software subscriptions

00:00 Preview
00:21 The Webp Problem
00:52 The Problem with Web Image Converters
01:41 How much can you save?
02:06 Perplexity Prompt
02:46 Terminal Overview
03:23 Ensure Proper Mode in Perplexity
04:04 Initial Code Generation
04:23 Initial Terminal Command
04:33 Dealing with First Errors
06:22 Perplexity Model Tips
07:14 Saving a Terminal Script
08:20 Resolving File Save Location Problem
09:56 Saving a File Within Terminal (nano editor)
10:42 Making a File Executable in Terminal
11:04 Installing Pillow
11:22 Running the Terminal Script
11:28 Prepare a Sample Folder of Images
11:44 Hidden Option+Click Menu in Mac
12:17 Assembling the Script in Terminal
14:02 Moment of Truth!
14:47 Again!
15:03 Press Up to Cycle Past Terminal Commands
15:31 Conclusion

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