Pixillion Image Converter
nchsoftware.com
What it is
Pixillion Image Converter is a Windows and macOS desktop tool for converting image files between formats including JPEG, PNG, GIF, PDF, BMP, RAW, PSD, ICO, and HEIC. It can batch-convert or compress photos, rotate and resize them, add captions, watermarks, or logos, and update image metadata. Before conversion, it previews images and shows format, compression settings, and resize dimensions. The product page says conversion is available from the right-click menu. Pixillion preserves vector graphics when converting between vector formats, and its listed formats include SVG, TIFF, AVIF, WEBP, EPS, HEIF, DNG, CR2, and others. The free version is for non-commercial use, never expires according to the maker, and costs nothing. Pixillion Plus is the paid professional version, with no price listed. NCH provides tutorials, a manual, a forum, bug reporting, and technical support. NCH says the current version works on 64-bit Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista; the versions page lists Pixillion 14.00 for macOS, uploaded August 20, 2026. Purchases older than six months may require an upgrade purchase for the current version.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Pixillion converts image files between formats such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, PDF, BMP, RAW, PSD, ICO, and HEIC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Support
- Pixillion support includes tutorials, a help manual, a user forum, bug reporting, and contact with technical support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Batch processing
- It can batch convert or compress photos.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Compatibility
- NCH says the current version works on 64-bit Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, and Vista computers.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Free-use limit
- The downloadable free version is available for non-commercial use; the maker says its separate free version never expires.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Image editing
- It can rotate and resize photos and add captions, watermarks, or logos.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Metadata
- It can update image file metadata.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Preview
- Before conversion, it previews images and displays file format, compression settings, and resize dimensions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Supported formats
- The product page lists JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, ICO, PSD, SVG, TGA, TIF, PPM, RAW, PGF, RAF, WMF, EMF, HEIC, PDF, DNG, and CR2, among others.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Updates
- The versions page lists Pixillion 14.00 for macOS, uploaded August 20, 2026.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Upgrade limit
- NCH says purchases more than six months old may require an upgrade purchase to use the current version.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Vector support
- It preserves vector graphics when converting between vector formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
- Workflow
- The product page says images can be converted from the right-click menu.Read 9 Oct 2026 · nchsoftware.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports many image and document formats
- Batch conversion and compression
- Preview shows conversion settings
- Preserves vector graphics
- Free version never expires
Limits
- Free version is non-commercial only
- Older purchases may require an upgrade
- Batch automation is manual
Who it suits
It suits Windows or macOS users who need format conversion, batch photo handling, and basic image adjustments. The free edition is specifically for non-commercial use, while Pixillion Plus is intended for professional use.
Verdict
Pixillion covers broad format conversion with batch handling, previews, metadata tools, and simple edits. Check the non-commercial restriction and possible upgrade requirement before relying on the free edition for an ongoing workflow.
Where Specifiction places it
- Image Converter Software#28 of 367.3
- Batch Photo Processing Software#35 of 367.2