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# The Fast strategy is not available for image files

> Learn how to fix the Unstructured error that occurs when the Fast partitioning strategy is used to process image files like PNG or JPG.

## Issue

When you try to run a workflow in Unstructured with the following settings:

* The workflow contains a **Partitioner** node set to use the **Fast** partitioning strategy.
* The workflow is configured to process an image file, such as a PNG or JPG file.

You get an error that contains text similar to the following, and the workflow fails to run:

```text theme={null}
422: Error in partition - {"detail":"The fast strategy is not available for image files"}
```

## Cause

Unstructured is trying to process an image file—such as a PNG or JPG file—by using the **Fast** partitioning strategy, but
this strategy is designed for text-based documents only and cannot analyze the layout of images.

## Solution

1. Change the workflow's **Partitioner** node's **Partition Strategy** setting to **Auto**, **High Res**, or **VLM**.
2. Re-run the workflow.

## Additional resources

* If your workflow is configured to process a mixture of file types, you should use the **Auto** partitioning strategy. Unstructured will then
  automatically choose the best partitioning strategy for each file.
* Learn more about the various [partitioning](/concepts/partitioning) strategies.
* To ask questions or get additional help with this issue, see [requesting support](/support/request).


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