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Transform your Linux Mint file manager into a productivity powerhouse with these 10 must-have Nemo Actions. In this video, I walk you through the best right-click upgrades for Nemo — from converting image formats and merging PDFs to sending files to your phone wirelessly with Warpinator, all without leaving your file manager.
Whether you’re a Linux Mint beginner or a seasoned daily driver, these Nemo Actions will completely change how you work with files on Linux Mint Cinnamon.
In this video:
– Convert Image Format — batch convert JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and even create PDFs
– Copy Path to Clipboard — instantly grab full file paths for terminal use
– Nemo Preview — QuickLook-style spacebar preview for any file
– Create Desktop Shortcut — symlink files to your desktop without cluttering it
– Compress PDF — shrink large PDFs locally, no sketchy websites needed
– VS Code Launcher — open any folder directly in VS Code from right-click
– Send to Phone with Warpinator — wireless AirDrop-style file transfer for Linux
– PDF Merger — combine multiple PDFs locally in seconds
– Verify Checksum — verify SHA256, SHA512, or MD5 hashes right from Nemo
– Backup File — one-click safety net before editing any config or script
All these actions are available in the Nemo Actions app built into Linux Mint. No third-party software, no sketchy online tools — everything runs locally on your machine.
Convert Image Format dependencies:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install zenity imagemagick poppler-utils img2pdf
Copy Path to Clipboard dependency:
sudo apt install xclip
Compress PDF dependency:
sudo apt install ghostscript
PDF Merger dependencies:
sudo apt install pdftk zenity
If pdftk is not available:
sudo apt install pdftk-java
Restart Nemo after installing/enabling actions:
nemo -q
Warpinator Android Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slowscript.warpinator
VS Code Download Page:
https://code.visualstudio.com/download
Why Nemo Actions are a game-changer:
Nemo Actions are powerful right-click extensions that turn Linux Mint’s file manager into one of the most capable file managers on any operating system. From image conversion to PDF editing to wireless file transfer — these actions replace entire applications with a single right-click.
Who is this video for?
Linux Mint users, Cinnamon desktop fans, anyone switching from Windows or macOS who wants a more productive file management experience on Linux.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 #10 Convert Image Format
2:31 #09 Copy Path to Clipboard
3:47 #08 Nemo Preview
6:28 #07 Create Desktop Shortcut
8:09 #06 Compress PDF
9:16 #05 VS Code Launcher
10:20 #04 Send to Phone with Warpinator
11:40 #03 PDF Merger
13:06 #02 Verify Checksum
14:38 #01 Backup File
15:45 Wrapping Up