Why do I get "out of memory" errors frequently?

Question

I have used this program for converting batch images into .cbz format, which works for the most part. However, when trying to convert a .pdf, the program hangs about halfway then gives me a "out of memory" error. I've just run this after startup, when there's little to nothing taxing 16gb of RAM, so i'm unsure whether it's something on my end (i've tried running the installer And the executable as admin), or a stack overflow issue within the code itself. This does happen if I try to convert one file after another, as well.

I'd love to hear some feedback as to whether this is a minor issue or something that's been noted before, as this has been happening since I found this a year or two ago. Thanks!!

Error log:

************** Exception Text **************
System.OutOfMemoryException: Out of memory.
at System.Drawing.Bitmap..ctor(String filename)
at ComicConverter.frmComicConverter.ResizeImage(String strIn, String strOut, ImageFormat format, Int32 width, Int32 height, Boolean aspect, InterpolationMode mode)
at ComicConverter.frmComicConverter.butConvert_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9148 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll

ComicConverter
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.0.0

CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Jonty%20Lovell/Comic%20Converter/ComicConverter.exe

Microsoft.VisualBasic
Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.9136 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll

System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9147 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9136 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9136 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

System.Runtime.Remoting
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9136 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll

SevenZipSharp
Assembly Version: 0.64.3890.29348
Win32 Version: 0.64.3890.29348

CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Jonty%20Lovell/Comic%20Converter/SevenZipSharp.DLL

PDFLibNet
Assembly Version: 1.0.6.6
Win32 Version:

CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files%20(x86)/Jonty%20Lovell/Comic%20Converter/PDFLibNet.DLL

msvcm90
Assembly Version: 9.0.30729.9619
Win32 Version: 9.00.30729.9619

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/WinSxS/x86microsoft.vc90.crt1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b9.0.30729.9619none_508d9c7abcbd32b6/msvcm90.dll

System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9136 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)

CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll

System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.9136 (WinRelRS6.050727-9100)
CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll

Answer 1

The frequent "out of memory" errors you are experiencing with the Comic Converter program can be caused by various factors. It could be due to limited memory resources on your computer, a stack overflow issue within the program's code, or a compatibility problem when converting certain file types. It's recommended to check if there are any updates or patches available for the program, try converting smaller batches or different file formats, and ensure that your computer has enough available memory for the conversion process.