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# ImageMagick Cheatsheet

## Unique Features

	
Command-line image editing tool
	
Can manipulate and convert images in over 100 formats
	
Supports batch processing of images
	
Supports advanced image transformations and effects
	
Can be used to create animations and GIFs
	
Available on most operating systems


## Basic Usage

	
Convert image format: `convert [input_file] [output_file]`
	
Resize image: `convert [input_file] -resize [width]x[height] [output_file]`
	
Crop image: `convert [input_file] -crop [width]x[height]+[x_offset]+[y_offset] [output_file]`
	
Rotate image: `convert [input_file] -rotate [angle] [output_file]`
	
Add border to image: `convert [input_file] -border [size] [output_file]`


## Advanced Usage

	
Apply image filters and effects: `convert [input_file] -filter [filter] [output_file]`
	
Compose images: `convert [input_file_1] [input_file_2] -compose [operator] -composite [output_file]`
	
Create animated GIF: `convert -delay [delay_time] [input_files] [output_file]`
	
Extract image frames from a video: `convert [video_file] -coalesce [output_files]`


## Output Options

	
Set image quality: `convert [input_file] -quality [value] [output_file]`
	
Output to stdout: `convert [input_file] -`
	
Add image to clipboard: `convert [input_file] - | pbcopy`


## Resources

	
[ImageMagick Documentation](https://imagemagick.org/script/command-line-tools.php)
	
[ImageMagick Tutorials](https://imagemagick.org/script/index.php)