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.

Trusted by 530+ Mac users

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.

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 — 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

"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

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

Alessandro Bonini, Picmal user Alessandro Bonini

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

George, Picmal user George

"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

"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

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

Abadi, Picmal user Abadi

"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

"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 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

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

Aj, Picmal user Aj

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

Gianfri, Picmal user Gianfri

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

Sem, Picmal user Sem

Pay once, own forever

One purchase, all updates included. No subscriptions sneaking up on you. 14-day money-back guarantee.

Select number of devices

$15.99 / once
  • 1 device

    (1 seat)

  • Convert & compress images, videos, audio

  • Batch processing for multiple files

  • Works offline, no data leaves your Mac

  • Free updates included

Buy for Mac

Prices in USD. VAT may apply. Secure payment via Lemon Squeezy.

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, 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

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 — and 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 — 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.