What Picmal does on Mac
Picmal is a native macOS utility for batch converting and compressing images, video, and audio files locally, without uploads, accounts, or subscriptions.
Built in Swift for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, Picmal handles more than 100 formats: HEIC, PNG, WebP, AVIF, PSD, RAW, PDF, MP4, MOV, MKV, MP3, FLAC, and many others. You drop files or folders, pick an output format or compression preset, and process up to 10,000 files in one queue with pause, resume, priority controls, and before/after previews.
Typical Mac workflow
Most users start in Convert mode, drag a folder of HEIC photos or MOV clips, choose JPG or MP4, and export files beside the originals. For size reduction alone, Compress mode applies balanced or web-optimized presets without changing format. Power users set watched folders, run picmal-cli from Terminal, or trigger jobs from Finder Services, Shortcuts, and the menu bar.
Version 1.6.7
Released June 8, 2026, version 1.6.7 is a stability-focused update titled “A steadier file list and a clearer video speed control.” Official notes fix a crash that could occur mid-batch when the file list reshuffled itself, keep rows in place while processing, and refine video playback speed controls for clearer batch video workflows.
Licensing and requirements
Picmal requires macOS 15.6 (Sequoia) or later. It is a one-time purchase from $15.99 for a lifetime license with updates, plus a 14-day money-back guarantee. All processing stays offline on your Mac; no internet is required after installation.
