Files to Image Converter

This project is a web application that allows users to convert multiple files into a single image and extract files from such an image. It's built with Flask and uses image processing techniques to encode and decode files.

Features

• Convert multiple files into a single PNG image
• Extract files from a specially encoded PNG image
• Real-time progress tracking for file uploads
• Responsive design with a dark, aesthetic theme

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Python 3.7+
• pip (Python package manager)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/files-to-image-converter.git
   cd files-to-image-converter
   

2. Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `venv\Scripts\activate`
   

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Usage

1. Start the Flask application:

   python app.py
   

2. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080

3. To convert files to an image:

   • Click "Choose Files" under "Convert Files to Image"
   • Select one or more files
   • Click "Convert to Image"
   • The browser will download a PNG image containing your files

4. To extract files from an image:

   • Click "Choose Image" under "Extract Files from Image"
   • Select a PNG image created by this application
   • Click "Extract Files"
   • The browser will download a ZIP file containing the extracted files

How It Works

• Files are encoded into base64 strings and combined into a single string
• The combined string is converted into a 2D numpy array
• The array is saved as a PNG image
• To extract, the process is reversed