Convert and compress anything on your Mac. Nothing gets uploaded.
Images, video, audio and PDFs. Batch hundreds at once, in the time a website would still be uploading.
$29 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."
Tired of uploading your files to a website, waiting, then downloading them again?
"Clean and easy to use. Perfect for quickly converting images without unnecessary extras."
"Everything works as expected - great app!"
"Great app! Simple and easy to use."
"It works perfectly now! Thanks and good work. It's really the kind of utility that I find very useful. I know that there are tons of free online tools doing the same thing but it's so much faster that way."
"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!"
"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."
"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)."
"I really like these kinds of tools: simple interface, focused functions, one-time purchase, and continuous updates."
"Been enjoying the app! Thanks for the very handy utility."
"I f* love this app. Just so you know. Keep building!"
"Clean and easy to use. Perfect for quickly converting images without unnecessary extras."
"Everything works as expected - great app!"
"Great app! Simple and easy to use."
"It works perfectly now! Thanks and good work. It's really the kind of utility that I find very useful. I know that there are tons of free online tools doing the same thing but it's so much faster that way."
"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!"
"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."
"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)."
"I really like these kinds of tools: simple interface, focused functions, one-time purchase, and continuous updates."
"Been enjoying the app! Thanks for the very handy utility."
"I f* love this app. Just so you know. Keep building!"
Nice, but what can you do with Picmal?
Quite a lot, actually. These are the essentials, and there's plenty more in the docs.
Convert between formats
Over 100 formats across images, video, audio, RAW, and PDF. HEIC to JPG, MOV to MP4, FLAC to ALAC. Drop it in, pick the output, done.
Compress and save space
Get under an email limit or a slow upload, without the quality drop you'd actually notice. No browser, no waiting.
Split, combine and organize PDFs
Break a PDF apart, merge a stack into one, drag pages to reorder, or turn a folder of photos into a PDF. Your documents never leave your Mac.
Combine, download and watermark videos
Stitch clips into one video, paste a link to fetch a clip, or stamp a logo over a preview while it converts.
Merge and split audio
Join tracks into one file, or split a long recording by its chapters. Podcasts and audiobooks, sorted.
Crop, cut out and trace images
Trim margins, lift a subject onto a transparent PNG with on-device Vision, trace a logo to real SVG paths, or build a full icon set from one image.
Watch a folder
Point Picmal at a folder and whatever lands in it gets converted, compressed, or built into a PDF on its own. Set it once.
Strip metadata
Take GPS coordinates, camera model and timestamps out of a photo before you send it. Or keep them, and add your own copyright.
Fits your workflow
Finder, Shortcuts, Raycast, a command line tool, and a clipboard that compresses screenshots as you copy them. A conversion is never more than a right-click away.
Pay once and you're all set
Already own Picmal? Add more Macs
How many Macs?
2 Macs is $10 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.
Prices in USD, tax added at checkout, paid securely via Stripe.
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.
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.
A note from Picmal's founder
Hello there 👋
I'm Alberto, the developer behind Picmal.
Picmal started because I was tired of opening a browser every time I needed to convert a few files. I figured there had to be a better way, so I built one.
Over time, that simple image converter has grown into something much bigger, mostly thanks to the people who use it.
Along the way, I've tried to stay true to a few simple ideas: your files should stay on your computer, the app should feel at home on your Mac, and you should only have to pay once.
One of my favorite parts of building Picmal is talking to customers. Many of the features in the app today started as conversations with people who needed something that didn't exist yet.
So if there's a feature you've always wished for, or something you haven't found in other tools, I'd love to hear from you. If it fits Picmal, I'll do my best to build it.
Best,
Alberto
Free ways to convert and compress without Picmal
The guides walk you through the free path on your Mac, and say where it stops being worth the effort. See all of them.
Images
How to Compress an Image on Mac: 5 Free Ways
How to compress an image on a Mac and make a photo or picture smaller: resize, convert to WebP or AVIF, or strip metadata. Free built-in tools first.
How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac: 6 Free Ways (2026)
How to convert (or change) a HEIC to JPG on your Mac or MacBook in seconds, free, using Quick Actions or Preview. Six methods compared, how to keep your EXIF data, and what to do with a whole folder.
Video and audio
How to Compress a Video on Mac (5 Ways, Free and Paid)
Compress video on your Mac to email or upload it: Picmal, HandBrake, iMovie, QuickTime, and FFmpeg. Shrink MP4, MOV, and MKV by 50-80% without visible quality loss.
How to Extract Audio From a Video on Mac (4 Free Methods)
Pull the audio out of an MP4, MOV or MKV on your Mac and save it as MP3, M4A or WAV. QuickTime, a Finder Quick Action, VLC, ffmpeg, and a batch app. Tested on macOS 27.
Batch and choosing
How to Batch Convert HEIC Photos on Mac (Without Uploading Them)
The fastest ways to batch convert hundreds of HEIC photos on your Mac, offline and with no file size limits. Covers Preview, Automator, the sips command line, and when an app is worth it.
Best Media Converter Apps for Mac in 2026 (8 Tools Compared)
Compare the 8 best media converter apps for Mac in 2026. I review Picmal, HandBrake, Permute, ffWorks, XnConvert, Kompressor, Compresto, and How To Convert across images, video, and audio.
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, on that Mac, no card and no account. 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.
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. Smaller files, less data floating around.
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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