sns-frame

A simple macOS Automator workflow for batch processing images with a fixed white frame, perfect for social media posting. The tool maintains aspect ratios while ensuring consistent border spacing on the long edge.

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Purpose

• Batch process images to add a clean white frame
• Maintain original image aspect ratios
• Create a consistent 2048x2048 pixel output with 105px spacing on the long edge
• Perfect for Instagram and other social media platforms that prefer square formats
• Preserve image quality without unwanted cropping

Requirements

• macOS
• Homebrew
• ImageMagick (brew install imagemagick)

Installation

1. Install ImageMagick using Homebrew:

brew install imagemagick

2. Download the Automator workflow file (.workflow)
3. Double-click to install the Quick Action
4. When prompted, click "Install" to add it to your Quick Actions

How to Use

Method 1: Using Finder Quick Actions

1. In Finder, select one or multiple images you want to process
2. Right-click on the selected images
3. Navigate to Services → sns-frame in the context menu
4. Wait for the processing to complete
5. Find the processed images in the same folder with "framed_" prefix

Method 2: Using Automator App Directly

1. Open the installed workflow in Automator
2. Click the "Run" button in the top-right corner
3. Select the images you want to process when prompted
4. Wait for the processing to complete

Method 3: Drag and Drop

1. Open Automator
2. Find sns-frame in your workflows
3. Drag and drop images onto the workflow window
4. Click "Run" to process the images

Batch Processing Tips

• You can process multiple images at once
• Processing time depends on the number and size of images
• Large batches (100+ images) might take a few minutes
• Progress can be monitored in the Automator window

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Ensure ImageMagick is properly installed:

brew install imagemagick

2. Check if the images are in a supported format
3. Verify you have write permissions in the output folder
4. Make sure you have enough disk space

Output Specifications

• Canvas size: 2048 x 2048 pixels
• Border color: White
• Long edge spacing: 105 pixels from edge
• Format: Same as input file
• Naming convention: "framed_" + original filename

Notes

• Original files are preserved
• Images smaller than the target size will not be enlarged
• Works with most common image formats (JPG, PNG, etc.)