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."
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"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 and organize PDFs
Break a PDF apart, or drag pages around to reorder, rotate, and delete. Your documents never leave your Mac.
Combine videos
Stitch a pile of clips into one video. Drag to reorder, pick the format, export in a single pass.
Merge and split audio
Join tracks into one file, or split a long recording by its chapters. Podcasts and audiobooks, sorted.
Images to PDF
Turn a folder of photos into a multi-page PDF. A4, Letter, or custom, with a password if you want one.
Combine PDFs
Merge a stack of PDFs into one file. Put the pages in the right order, set the size, and save it out.
Fits your workflow
Finder, Shortcuts, and Raycast. A conversion is never more than a right-click away.
Picmal CLI
Script it, drop it in a cron job, or hand it to a coding agent. The same engine as the app, right from your terminal.
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, no questions asked.
More than 10 Macs? Email me.
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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.
"The app keeps everything local, it works quickly, and it doesn't ask you to make a single decision before your first conversion."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Questions
Something not covered here? Write to support@picmal.app
Is there a free trial?
No free trial. You can download and install the app to look around, but you need a license to actually use it. There's a 14-day money-back guarantee, so if it's not for you, email support@picmal.app for a full refund.
Do I need to buy a license to use Picmal?
Yes. The download is free, but you need a license key to activate it. Once you buy, it's yours — no recurring fees, no expiration.
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.
Can I resize images in Picmal?
Yes. Six modes: by percentage, fixed width, fixed height, max dimensions, exact dimensions, or max file size. You can resize, convert, and compress in one pass.
Can Picmal work with PDFs?
Yes. Combine multiple PDFs into one with drag-to-reorder pages, turn a batch of images into a multi-page PDF (A4, Letter, or custom, with an optional password), and compress or rasterize PDFs. All offline.
Can I compress videos and audio files?
Yes. Images compress in JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, TIFF, HEIC, AVIF, and PDF. Videos use H.264, audio uses AAC. You control the quality slider so you decide the tradeoff between size and fidelity.
Where are my files processed?
On your Mac. Nothing gets uploaded. Your files never leave your machine.
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 compression, adjust the quality slider, and the file stays in its original format — just smaller.
Can I remove metadata from my files?
Yes. Picmal strips metadata from images — GPS coordinates, camera info, timestamps, all of it. 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.
Do I need an internet connection to use Picmal?
Not after you install it. Picmal runs entirely offline.
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