What's new in v1.8.4

Generate app icons on your Mac

Turn one source image into a full icon set, macOS .icns, Windows .ico, and an Xcode-ready iOS .appiconset. Every size rendered and packaged in one pass. Offline, no upload, no web tool.

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Generate an icon set in 3 steps

1

Drop your image

Start from a square PNG at 1024x1024 or larger for the sharpest result.

2

Pick your platforms

Choose macOS .icns, Windows .ico, iOS .appiconset, or all three at once.

3

Generate

Picmal renders every size and packages it, ready to ship. It all runs on your Mac.

One image, every icon you ship

Every platform in one pass

A macOS .icns, a Windows .ico, and an iOS .appiconset from the same source, all sizes rendered for you.

Drops straight into Xcode

The .appiconset comes with its Contents.json and every required size, ready for your asset catalog. iOS icons flattened to opaque, per App Store rules.

Handles any source

Non-square art fits without cropping. Pick a Big Sur squircle, Tahoe, or None for the macOS tile shape.

Scriptable and local

Run it from the app, a Shortcuts action, or the command line. Nothing gets uploaded, nothing leaves your Mac.

Just need to resize or convert an image? See the image converter

What people are
saying about Picmal

"Clean and easy to use. Perfect for quickly converting images without unnecessary extras."

Marynes, Picmal user
Marynes

"Everything works as expected - great app!"

Anthony Nguyen, Picmal user
Anthony Nguyen

"Great app! Simple and easy to use."

Beckett R, Picmal user
Beckett R

"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."

7107Labs, Picmal user
7107Labs

"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, Picmal user
River Sloane

"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, Picmal user
Gianluca Savini

"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, Picmal user
Rob H

"I really like these kinds of tools: simple interface, focused functions, one-time purchase, and continuous updates."

limboy, Picmal user
limboy

"Been enjoying the app! Thanks for the very handy utility."

@imnogeekAJ, Picmal user
@imnogeekAJ

"I f* love this app. Just so you know. Keep building!"

Alessandro Bonini, Picmal user
Alessandro Bonini

"Clean and easy to use. Perfect for quickly converting images without unnecessary extras."

Marynes, Picmal user
Marynes

"Everything works as expected - great app!"

Anthony Nguyen, Picmal user
Anthony Nguyen

"Great app! Simple and easy to use."

Beckett R, Picmal user
Beckett R

"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."

7107Labs, Picmal user
7107Labs

"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, Picmal user
River Sloane

"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, Picmal user
Gianluca Savini

"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, Picmal user
Rob H

"I really like these kinds of tools: simple interface, focused functions, one-time purchase, and continuous updates."

limboy, Picmal user
limboy

"Been enjoying the app! Thanks for the very handy utility."

@imnogeekAJ, Picmal user
@imnogeekAJ

"I f* love this app. Just so you know. Keep building!"

Alessandro Bonini, Picmal user
Alessandro Bonini

Pay once and you're all set

One purchase includes all updates. If you change your mind, you can ask for a refund within 14 days.

Picmal

$39 one-time

  • Every feature, no add-ons

  • Free updates forever

  • Use on 2 Macs

  • Command line tool, Raycast extension and watched folders

  • Updates land the day I ship them, with no App Store review wait

Get Picmal for $39

Picmal Pro

$69 one-time

  • Everything in Picmal

  • Use on 5 Macs

  • One license for a studio, a family, or a desk and a laptop

Get Picmal Pro for $69

Mac App Store

$39 one-time

  • All conversion and compression features, same engines, same quality

  • Free updates forever

  • Purchases, updates and refunds handled by Apple

  • Family Sharing, no license key

  • No command line tool, Raycast extension or watched folders. Compare the two builds

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How does the license work?

You pay once and keep it. No renewals, no subscriptions. Picmal activates on 2 Macs, Picmal Pro on 5, and you can move a license to another Mac whenever you want.

What is the difference between Picmal and Picmal Pro?

The app is identical, and so is the support: one person answers every email, and that person is me. Pro covers 5 Macs instead of 2.

I bought Picmal and now I need more Macs. Can I upgrade?

Yes, for $30. Email support@picmal.app and I'll send you the link, then your existing key covers 5 Macs. The offer never expires, so starting with the cheaper plan is never the wrong call.

Should I buy here or on the Mac App Store?

Same price, same engines, same quality. Apple handles the purchase, updates and refunds, and you get Family Sharing with no license key. Buying direct adds the command line tool, the Raycast extension, watched folders, camera EXIF on RAW conversions, and up to 5 Macs on one license. Here is the full comparison of the two builds.

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.

Can I get a refund?

14 days, no questions asked. Email support@picmal.app. App Store purchases go through Apple instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Something not covered here? Write to support@picmal.app

How do I generate an app icon on my Mac?

Drop your source image into Picmal, pick App Icons as the output, choose the platforms you want, and click go. Picmal renders every size and packages them for you. It all runs locally on your Mac, no upload and no web tool.

What formats do I get out?

A macOS .icns file, a Windows .ico file, and an iOS .appiconset folder. You can generate one platform or all three at once from the same source image, so a single render covers your Mac app, your Windows build, and your iOS project.

Can I use the iOS set directly in Xcode?

Yes. Picmal writes a proper .appiconset folder with the Contents.json and every required size, so you drop it straight into your Xcode asset catalog and it's ready to build. The iOS icons are flattened to opaque with no alpha channel, which is what the App Store requires.

What if my source image isn't square?

Picmal fits a non-square image into each icon without cropping it, so nothing important gets cut off at the edges. For the cleanest result, start from a square image at the highest resolution you have, ideally 1024x1024 or larger.

Can I change the macOS icon tile shape?

Yes. Pick the Big Sur squircle for the classic rounded-square macOS tile, Tahoe for the newer shape, or None if you want to keep your full-bleed artwork and mask it yourself. Windows .ico and iOS icons keep their own platform conventions.

Can I generate icons from Shortcuts or the command line?

Yes. Picmal ships a Shortcuts action so you can wire icon generation into an automation, and a command-line tool so you can script it into a build step. Point either at a source image and get the same icon set the app produces.

Do my images stay private, and what does it cost?

Everything happens locally on your Mac. Your source art never gets uploaded, there are no per-file limits, and nothing leaves your machine. It's a one-time $39, not a subscription, updates included.