What's new in v1.8.1

Convert camera RAW to JPG on your Mac

CR2, NEF, ARW, RAF and more. Picmal decodes your camera's raw files with correct white balance and batch-exports an entire shoot to JPG. Fast, offline, and private. No Lightroom subscription.

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Convert your shoot in 3 steps

1

Drop your RAW files

Drag a whole folder straight from your memory card or Finder.

2

Choose JPG & quality

Pick JPG (or PNG/TIFF) and set the quality you need.

3

Convert the batch

Click Convert and the whole shoot is ready in minutes.

Convert any camera RAW format

Pick your camera's format below. RAW files are input-only. Picmal decodes them to JPG, but no app can turn a JPG back into RAW. For the full walkthrough, see how to convert RAW to JPG on Mac.

CR2 to JPG Canon CR3 to JPG Canon NEF to JPG Nikon ARW to JPG Sony RAF to JPG Fujifilm RW2 to JPG Panasonic ORF to JPG Olympus PEF to JPG Pentax DNG to JPG Adobe

Built for photographers, not subscriptions

No monthly fee

A one-time $15.99, not a subscription like Lightroom or Capture One. Just get your JPGs and move on.

Correct colors

Camera white balance, demosaicing, and gamma applied, so your JPGs look the way the shot was meant to.

Whole shoots, offline

Batch hundreds of raw files at once, entirely on your Mac. Nothing uploaded, nothing phoned home.

What people are
saying about Picmal

"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

"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."

MacStories

" 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, Picmal user
Ian

"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, Picmal user
Charles Willson

"I convert MP4s to MP3s almost every day. Picmal makes it stupidly simple , and I haven't touched a sketchy online converter since."

Rubens Nook, Picmal user
Rubens Nook YouTube Creator

"I love how Picmal's made compressing videos a frictionless, easy and straightforward ."

George, Picmal user
George

"Everything works as expected - great app! "

Anthony Nguyen, Picmal user
Anthony Nguyen

"The program is very simple and practical , and its options are clear."

Abadi, Picmal user
Abadi

"Easy to use, automation & batch processing . AVIF & Webp support"

Sem, Picmal user
Sem

"The easy going workflow "

Markus, Picmal user
Markus

" 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, Picmal user
Trevor

"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

"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, Picmal user
Joel

"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 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, Picmal user
Adam L

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

Marynes, Picmal user
Marynes

"Working on a presentation and had to convert and resize a lot of images. Picmal did them all in a flash ."

Henry Halem, Picmal user
Henry Halem

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

@imnogeekAJ, Picmal user
@imnogeekAJ

"Picmal is simple and fast but also integrates complex workloads if needed."

Aj, Picmal user
Aj

"keep up the great work! Very cool tool you've built here."

J Koh, Picmal user
J Koh

"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, Picmal user
Marie-Theres

"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

"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, Picmal user
Yiannis

"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, Picmal user
Andy Cockill

" Thoughtful, polished, and constantly improving . Alberto genuinely listens to feedback, and it shows in Picmal. Easy 5 stars."

Daniel Hewitt, Picmal user
Daniel Hewitt

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

limboy, Picmal user
limboy

"Me ha sosprendido la compresion que realiza el programa y si apreciar la calidad."

Carlos, Picmal user
Carlos

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

Alessandro Bonini, Picmal user
Alessandro Bonini

"Picmal is complete. The quality is good, and it does exactly what I need ."

Gianfri, Picmal user
Gianfri

"Great app! Simple and easy to use ."

Beckett R, Picmal user
Beckett R

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.

Select number of devices

$15.99 / once
  • 1 device

    (1 seat)

  • Convert & compress images, videos, audio

  • Batch processing for multiple files

  • Tools like merging audios/PDFs, and organising pages.

  • Works offline, no data leaves your Mac

  • Free updates included

Buy for Mac

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How does the license work?

You pay once and keep it. No renewals, no subscriptions. The license activates on one Mac at a time, but you can move it between machines whenever you want.

How many devices can I use Picmal on?

Depends on the tier you pick: 1, 2, 3, or 5 Macs. You can swap between machines anytime.

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.

Can I get a refund?

14 days, no questions asked. Email support@picmal.app.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Which RAW formats can Picmal convert?

Picmal decodes Canon CR2 and CR3, Nikon NEF, Sony ARW, Fujifilm RAF, Panasonic RW2, Olympus ORF, Pentax PEF, and Adobe DNG, then exports them to JPG, PNG, or TIFF.

Do I need Lightroom or Photoshop to convert RAW files?

No. Picmal decodes RAW files directly on your Mac with correct white balance and demosaicing. It's a one-time purchase of $15.99. No Adobe subscription required just to get shareable JPGs from your shoots.

Will the colors look right when I convert RAW to JPG?

Yes. Picmal reads the camera white balance embedded in each RAW file and applies proper demosaicing and gamma, so your JPGs reflect what the camera intended, not the flat, washed-out look of an unprocessed raw preview.

Can I batch convert an entire shoot at once?

Yes. Drag hundreds of RAW files, or a whole folder straight from your memory card, into Picmal and convert them all to JPG in a single pass. Ideal for culling and delivering shoots.

Can Picmal convert a JPG back into a RAW file?

No. RAW files contain unprocessed sensor data that only your camera can produce, and no software can rebuild a true RAW file from a JPG. Picmal converts RAW to standard formats like JPG, PNG, and TIFF, not the other way around.

Do my photos leave my Mac?

No. All decoding and conversion happens locally on your Mac. Picmal works completely offline. Your raw files never touch any server.