How to Convert Image Formats with Copilot
Convert image formats in your IDE with Copilot and ToolRouter. Automated format conversion.
Tool
Copilot handles format conversion inside your IDE as part of your build workflow. Convert image assets and immediately update your webpack, Vite, or Next.js configuration to serve the new formats. Copilot can write the picture element fallback code and build pipeline steps right alongside the conversion.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Image Ops tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Convert this PNG to WebP using image-ops"
- Review the converted output
- Ask Copilot to write a build script that converts all images to WebP during deployment
- Add format conversion to your CI/CD pipeline
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Image Ops tool
Convert all PNGs in our /public/images folder to WebP and write a build step to automate this.
Tips
- Copilot can add image format conversion to your webpack or Vite config
- Automate format conversion as part of your asset pipeline
- Generate picture elements with format fallbacks for browser compatibility