A whole folder in one drop
Drop 400 iPhone photos, pick JPG, press Convert. Every row shows its new size as it lands, and the originals stay where they were.
All your media tools in one Mac app. Nothing gets uploaded.
Convert, compress, cut out backgrounds, merge PDFs, split audiobooks by chapter. Hundreds of files at a time, without a browser tab.
$29was $29 now $14.50 once, updates included. No account, no subscription, works offline. Need 2, 5 or 10 Macs?
"Picmal is an excellent way to manage file conversion and compression jobs of any size. There are other apps that accomplish something similar, but the simplicity and speed with which you can manage batch conversion and compression with Picmal sets it apart and makes it worth checking out."
From the people
who use it
"It's a Mac-assed Mac App. Focused, customizable, flexible, well designed and super fast. 10+ times a day I need to convert a file for use on a website. Picmal makes that process a joy. My favorite conversion is taking a multipage PDF and converting each page to an individual image with one click (something even Preview can't do)."
Rob H
"Wonderfully simple app! I struggled with converting my images from one format to another constantly with online free tools. Picmal makes it effortless. Worth the money to avoid the hassle for sure!"
River Sloane
"I use Picmal to convert images. It works perfectly. I can just leave the Picmal window open on my desktop. Whenever I want to convert an image, I drag the file onto the window and click “convert”—and seconds later, the converted file is in the appropriate folder with the suffix “converted.” It couldn’t be easier or more hassle-free!"
Marie-Theres
"Working on a presentation and had to convert and resize a lot of images. Picmal did them all in a flash."
Henry Halem
"I feel Picmal is one of the apps that I would categorize as essential. There are many features that distinguish the app from other web converters such as Folder Watching and Clipboard Optimization."
Joel
"Clean and easy to use. Perfect for quickly converting images without unnecessary extras."
Marynes
"Everything works as expected - great app!"
Anthony Nguyen
"You did a great job here! I like how easy Picmal is to use, and the frequent upgrades show that you are very committed to improving this beautiful software."
Gianluca Savini
"I f* love this app. Just so you know. Keep building!"
Alessandro Bonini
"I like the interface. I like the batch processing. I like the fact in the I can set default conversions. I like your program a lot."
Charles Willson
"I like the quality of the image processing. It also supports all the important image files. But it still needs some work regarding both the UI and the UX design of it."
Yiannis
"I love how Picmal's made compressing videos a frictionless, easy and straightforward."
George
"It's simple to use and does everything I need it to do. Hell, it does much more than I need and the developer keeps adding features :)"
Adam L
"I love the app! I use it 4-5 days a week for audio and image conversion as I tag and add missing album artwork to my library of 70,000 songs. After that is done, I would like to try it out with my Blu-ray collection on Plex. I truly appreciate the hard work that goes into creating and frequently updating an app such as this. All the best!"
Trevor
"The program is very simple and practical, and its options are clear."
Abadi
"Thoughtful, polished, and constantly improving. Alberto genuinely listens to feedback, and it shows in Picmal. Easy 5 stars."
Daniel Hewitt
"Picmal is simple and fast but also integrates complex workloads if needed."
Aj
"Picmal is complete. The quality is good, and it does exactly what I need."
Gianfri
"Easy to use, automation & batch processing. AVIF & Webp support"
Sem
"keep up the great work! Very cool tool you've built here."
J Koh
"Simple and powerful is a combination that is hard to get right. Picmal nails it! I find image presets particularly useful. Set it up and then just drag and drop to resize and convert."
Ian
"Me ha sosprendido la compresion que realiza el programa y si apreciar la calidad."
Carlos
"The easy going workflow"
Markus
"I just sent a few samples through to check everything, and I am very pleased with the results. Everything worked correctly and above all it was easy and not unduly complicated."
Andy Cockill
One app instead of six websites
And none of them sees your files.
The files other apps refuse
Open HEIC, WebP, RAW, MKV or FLAC and save it as whatever your other apps take.
See the saving before you press
Each file shows its new size first, so you get under the email limit on the first try.
Cut out, upscale, trace
Lift a subject onto a transparent PNG, enlarge a small photo, turn a logo into SVG, or make every app icon size from one image.
Stitch videos, split audiobooks
Join clips into one, turn photos into a slideshow, merge tracks, or split a long audiobook by its chapters.
Merge, split and reorder PDFs
Drag pages into order, split one file apart, or turn a folder of scans into a single PDF.
Lives where you already work
Right-click files in Finder, build a Shortcut, or run it from Raycast. Or point it at a folder and let it work on its own.
Works with the Wi-Fi off
There's no server to upload to and no account to make. Download Video is the one tool that needs the internet.
Pay once and you're all set
Already own Picmal? Add more Macs
How many Macs?
$29was $29 now $14.50
2 Macs is $10 more2 Macs is $5 more
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Convert, compress and edit images, video, audio and PDFs
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Everything runs on your Mac, nothing gets uploaded
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Use it on 1 Mac
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Command line tool, Raycast extension and watched folders
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Free updates forever, no subscription
14-day refund after you buy, no questions asked. Needs macOS 15 or later.
More than 10 Macs? Email me.
Upgrades, new Macs and discounts are in the FAQ.
"Wonderfully simple app! I struggled with converting my images from one format to another constantly with online free tools. Picmal makes it effortless. Worth the money to avoid the hassle for sure!"
River Sloane
Frequently asked questions
Something not covered here? Write to support@picmal.app
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Download the app and press Try free: 7 days with every tool in the app window, on that Mac, no card and no account. The command line, Shortcuts, Raycast and watched folders need a license. After that it's $29 once, paste the key in and it's yours, no recurring fees. And if it's not for you, email support@picmal.app within 14 days for a full refund.
How does the license work?
You pay once and keep it. No renewals, no subscriptions. Your license activates on the number of Macs you bought it for, and you can move it to another Mac whenever you want. Prices are in USD, tax is added at checkout, and you pay through Stripe.
I bought Picmal and now I need more Macs. Can I upgrade?
Yes, and you only pay the difference. Going from 1 Mac to 2 is $10, 2 to 5 is $50, 5 to 10 is $60, and every other jump works the same way. Enter your license key here and the same key covers more Macs. The offer never expires, so starting small is never the wrong call.
What happens if I get a new Mac?
Open Picmal on your old Mac, go to Picmal → Register license to deactivate, then activate on the new one. Takes about ten seconds.
Do you offer student or country discounts?
Yes. I want Picmal to be affordable wherever you are. Students and educators get 40% off: verify your school email on the education page and the code lands in your inbox. If the price is steep for your country, checkout already adjusts it for you. If it still doesn't work, email support@picmal.app and tell me where you are, and I'll send a code.
Is Picmal available for Windows or Linux?
Mac only. No plans to change that.
What formats does Picmal support?
Over 100. On the image side: JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, PSD, RAW, SVG, PDF, and more. Video: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and others. Audio: MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, plus a bunch more.
Where are my files processed?
On your Mac. Nothing gets uploaded, and once it's installed Picmal runs entirely offline.
Can I convert multiple files at once?
Yes. Drag in a pile of files or whole folders and convert them all at once. Each file shows its own progress so you can see what's happening.
Can I compress without converting?
Yes. Pick Compress, set the quality slider, and the file stays in its original format, just smaller. Images, video (H.264), audio (AAC) and PDFs.
Can I remove metadata from my files?
Yes. Picmal strips GPS coordinates, camera info and timestamps from images, which also makes the files smaller.
What macOS versions are supported?
macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later. Runs natively on Apple Silicon and works fine on Intel Macs too. If you're on an older version, update macOS to install the latest Picmal.
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