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Permute vs Picmal: Which Mac Media Converter Is Better?
Comparing Permute 3 and Picmal for image, video, and audio conversion on Mac. Features, pricing, format support, and which one fits your workflow.
Picmal Blog
Updates, guides, and thoughts about building a media conversion app for Mac
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How to Convert Images to WebP on Mac (3 Methods)
Convert JPEG, PNG, and other images to WebP on your Mac. Reduce file sizes by 25-50% for faster websites without visible quality loss.
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How to Compress JPEG Files on Mac (4 Methods)
Compress JPEG images on Mac to reduce file size for email, web, or storage. Covers Preview, Terminal, and batch compression with quality comparisons.
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How to Convert HEIC to PNG on Mac (4 Methods)
Convert HEIC photos to PNG on your Mac when you need lossless quality or transparency. Covers Preview, Terminal, and batch conversion.
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Best Way to Compress Images for a Website on Mac
How to compress and optimize images for your website on Mac — locally, in batch, without uploading to third-party tools. Covers WebP, AVIF, and the settings that actually matter.
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How to Convert Images on Mac Without Uploading Them Online
Every way to convert images offline on your Mac — no uploads, no third-party servers, no privacy risk. Includes Picmal, Preview, Quick Actions, Automator, and command line.
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How to Reduce Photo Library Size on Mac (Free Up 40GB+)
Free up disk space from photos on your Mac: delete duplicates, compress screenshots, convert RAW, and use iCloud smartly. No scammy cleaner apps.
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How to Bulk Resize Images on Mac (4 Methods)
Resize hundreds of images at once on your Mac using Preview, Automator, Terminal, or a batch resizer. Step-by-step for each method.
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How to Convert AVIF to JPG on Mac (3 Methods)
Convert AVIF images to JPG on your Mac. AVIF is the next-gen web format most tools can't open yet — here's how to turn them into JPGs that work everywhere.
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How to Convert WebP to PNG on Mac (4 Methods)
Convert WebP images to PNG on your Mac using Preview, Terminal, online tools, or a batch converter. Keep transparency and sharp edges intact.
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How to Convert SVG to PNG on Mac (4 Methods)
Convert SVG vector files to PNG on your Mac. Covers Preview, browser tricks, command line, and batch conversion with transparent background support.
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How to Compress PNG Files on Mac (Without Losing Transparency)
Compress PNG images on Mac to reduce file size while keeping transparency and sharp edges. Covers Preview, Terminal, and batch compression tools.
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How to Reduce Image File Size on Mac (Without Losing Quality)
5 practical methods to reduce image file sizes on your Mac — resize, compress, convert to modern formats, or strip metadata. With actual numbers.
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How to Convert TIFF to JPG on Mac (4 Methods)
Convert TIFF files to JPG on your Mac using Preview, Terminal, or a batch converter. Step-by-step instructions for single files and entire folders.
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How to Convert WebP to JPG on Mac (4 Methods)
Convert WebP images to JPG on your Mac using Preview, Terminal, online tools, or a dedicated converter. Step-by-step guide with batch conversion options.
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Best Media Converter Apps for Mac in 2026 (8 Tools Compared)
Compare the 8 best media converter apps for Mac in 2026. We review Picmal, HandBrake, Permute, ffWorks, XnConvert, Kompressor, Compresto, and How To Convert across images, video, and audio.
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Everything I found while researching license managers for my Mac app
A practical comparison of license management tools for indie Mac developers: Lemon Squeezy, Creem, Polar, LicenseSeat, Amore, and Keygen. Includes the key distinction between purchase-linked and standalone licenses.
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7 Best ImageOptim Alternatives for Mac (2026)
ImageOptim only handles 4 formats and can't convert or resize. Here are 7 alternatives for Mac that support AVIF, WebP, HEIC, batch processing, and more.
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How to Enable Picmal's Finder Extensions
Learn how to activate Picmal's Services to add Convert and Compress options directly to your right-click context menu on Mac.
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How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac (2026 Guide)
Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac with 6 free and paid methods — Quick Actions, Preview, Photos, and batch tools. Keep your EXIF data. Step-by-step.
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Top 5 Batch Image Converter Software for Mac
Compare top batch image converter software for Mac. Review Picmal, BatchPhoto, XnConvert, Adapter and Kompressor to find the right tool for quickly and easily converting images privately.
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Publish your macOS App outside the App Store
A practical guide to publishing your macOS app outside the App Store: notarization, code signing, Sparkle auto-updates, licensing, and distribution lessons from building Picmal.
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How to Organize Digital Photos Like a Pro
Tired of digital chaos? Learn how to organize digital photos with this practical guide on building a system that lasts, from folders to secure backups.
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Convert PNG to JPEG Mac: Easy Steps to Convert Files Fast
Learn how to convert PNG to JPEG Mac effortlessly. Our guide covers simple methods, batch conversion, and quality tips to make your task easy and quick.
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What is Image File Format? Essential Guide Explained
Learn what is image file format, including types like JPEG & PNG, and how to choose the right one for your needs. Discover key details in this guide.
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The 7 Best Image Formats for the Web in 2026, Compared
JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, SVG and more — which image format to use for the web, when, and why. Clear picks for speed, quality, and file size.
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Best image formats for web and print in 2025
Complete 2025 guide to choosing the right image format for web and print, comparing JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF and SVG by quality, file size and browser support.
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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, with no file size limits. Includes Picmal, Preview, Automator, and command line methods.