gThumb

Import root dataset folder into gThumb.

Use 'Filter' to view only low-resolution images.

Select and batch-delete irrelevant assets.

Use 'Batch Rename' to standardize filenames for the training script.

Export final list as a catalog for reference.

Open folder containing RAW files.

Enable side-by-side comparison mode.

Sync zoom on the subject's eyes to check focus.

Use numeric keys to rate top images.

Filter for '5-star' images and export to darktable for final processing.

Select all target PNG files in the browser.

Open 'Tools' -> 'Convert Format'.

Select WebP and set quality to 85%.

Click 'Convert' to process in the background.

Replace site assets with optimized files.

Load scanned document folder.

Use 'Edit Metadata' tool to add location and date tags.

Apply tags to all selected files.

Use 'Find' to verify all files now have the correct IPTC headers.

Backup the folder to an external encrypted drive.

Select images intended for social media.

Navigate to 'Edit' -> 'Remove Metadata'.

Choose 'GPS Data' specifically.

Verify removal by checking the properties tab for an empty coordinates field.

Upload the cleaned images.

Load a folder with 100+ high-res TIFFs.

Trigger a global thumbnail refresh.

Monitor system resources to identify bottlenecks in the storage controller.

Adjust gThumb caching settings to match hardware limits.

Benchmark the difference in scroll smoothness.

Organize the best shots into a gThumb 'Catalog'.

Select the catalog and choose 'Export to Web Album'.

Select a template and output directory.

Generate the HTML files.

Send the resulting folder to the client via a private file transfer.