Pixel Converter is a fast, offline image conversion app for macOS and Windows that converts HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, GIF, and more without uploading your files.
What is Pixel Converter?
Pixel Converter is a desktop application for converting image formats locally on macOS and Windows. It accepts input formats including HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, and GIF, and can export to JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, and GIF. Developed by Katbella, it is open source and available on GitHub. The app runs entirely on your device, ensuring privacy and offline functionality.
Key Features
- Drag-and-drop conversion — Simply drag images into the app to start converting, no complex setup required.
- Multiple format support — Handles input formats like HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, and GIF, and exports to JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, TIFF, and GIF. Works on both macOS and Windows.
- Private and offline — All processing happens locally; no uploads, no tracking, no ads. Works fully offline after installation.
- Pay-what-you-want pricing — Support development by paying what you want via Gumroad; the app is open source.
- Open source — Source code available on GitHub for community contributions and transparency.
Who is it for?
- Photographers — Convert HEIC photos from iPhones to JPG or PNG for editing or sharing.
- Web designers — Optimize images by converting to WebP or AVIF for faster page loads.
- Privacy-conscious users — Anyone who wants to convert images without sending them to cloud servers.
Use cases
- Batch converting screenshots — Quickly turn multiple PNG screenshots into JPGs to save space.
- Preparing images for printing — Convert high-resolution TIFF files to JPEG for email submissions.
- Cross-platform format switching — Convert images from macOS formats (HEIC) to Windows-compatible JPEG or PNG.
FAQ
Does Pixel Converter upload my files?
No. All image processing is done locally on your device. No data is sent to any server.
Is Pixel Converter open source?
Yes. The source code is available on GitHub.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After installation, you can use Pixel Converter without an internet connection.
What is Pixel Converter's pricing?
The app uses a "pay what you want" model on Gumroad. You can download and use it for free or contribute any amount to support development.
Pricing
Pixel Converter is available on Gumroad with a "pay what you want" pricing model. You can download it for free or pay any amount to support ongoing development.
