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+# 🖼 BatImgCon (Batch Image Converter)
+A simple to use Python tool to batch convert images between formats, including AVIF.
+
+## 💡 Features
+- Image format support using *pillow*
+- AVIF support using *pillow_avif_plugin*
+- Asynchronous operation
+- Beautiful and usable CLI using *typer* and *rich*
+- QOL features such as optional reduced process priority for background processing
+
+![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/fe6907b4-d239-43af-9173-3afac7731ade)
+
+# 🔨 Installation
+1. Download the repository
+2. Create a virtual environment ``python -m venv /path/to/environment``
+3. Activate the environment using the activation script for your OS in: ``/path/to/environment/Scripts/``
+4. Install the requirements: ``pip install -r /path/to/requirements.txt``
+5. Run ``BatImgCon.py --help`` for instructions on how to work the program.
+6. Congratulations, you have successfully installed and operated BatImgCon 🎉
+
+# 💬 Contributing & Issue reports
+All collaborative work, such as issue reports and pull requests, should be submitted to this GitHub repository in their provided sections.
+
+# 📜 Licensing
+Licensed with the MIT License. By using this software, you agree to the terms and conditions of the license.