LocalPix

What LocalPix is

LocalPix is a free desktop app for converting image files between formats on macOS and Windows. Conversion happens locally, and the app works offline after installation. Its format list includes JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, GIF, TIFF, BMP, ICO, HEIC, SVG, and PSD; HEIC, SVG, and PSD files can be read but not written. PDF input is not supported. Users can drop a folder for batch conversion, with no artificial batch cap beyond available disk space and RAM. By default, converted files have EXIF, GPS, camera, and XMP metadata stripped. A setting can preserve color profiles while removing that metadata. The maker says LocalPix has no accounts, uploads, analytics, telemetry, or phone-home behavior. It is free for personal or commercial use at no cost, with no subscriptions or watermarks, and is listed under the MIT License. Downloads are offered for macOS and Windows; Linux is not included in the default releases, though the FAQ says it can run from source. Bug reports and questions go through GitHub issues, and there is no support inbox.

Who it suits

LocalPix suits people who want to convert image files on their own computer, including offline, without uploading them. It supports personal and commercial use on macOS and Windows.

Limits

The free plan is for personal or commercial use and has no subscription or watermark. LocalPix cannot write HEIC, SVG, or PSD files, does not accept PDF input, and does not support resizing. The maker says batch size has no artificial cap beyond available disk space and RAM.

Getting started

1. Open the LocalPix website.
2. Download the macOS or Windows release for your computer.
3. Install the desktop app; conversion works offline after installation.
4. Open image files or drop a folder into the app to convert them.
5. Use Preserve color profile if you want color profiles retained while metadata is stripped.

Verdict

LocalPix provides offline image conversion with broad format support and local processing. Check its read-only formats and platform limits before choosing it, especially if you need PDF input or a default Linux release.