GraphicConverter
Lifetime license · Fulfilled by Cosmiq
Overview
About GraphicConverter
GraphicConverter is a Swiss Army knife image utility for Mac that converts, edits, and manages images across more than 200 import and 80 export formats — including modern types like HEIC, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, and RAW from virtually any camera. It handles batch conversion, metadata editing, AI-powered keywording, face detection, and reverse geotagging in one app. For photographers, archivists, and designers who need reliable format conversion at scale without switching tools, GraphicConverter has been the Mac standard for over 30 years.
Capabilities
GraphicConverter Feature Highlights
Core reasons buyers choose GraphicConverter for image editor workflows.
- 200+ import and 80+ export formats in one appGraphicConverter handles every major modern format — HEIC, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, RAW — alongside hundreds of legacy formats no other Mac app reliably opens. Useful for photographers moving between camera systems and archivists preserving old file collections.
- Batch conversion with AppleScript automationProcess entire folders of images — convert, resize, rename, watermark, or apply effects — in one automated run. AppleScript support lets power users build custom multi-step workflows that run unattended across large collections.
- AI keywording, face detection, and metadata editingAutomatically assign keywords and recognize faces using built-in AI engines, then edit EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata fields at scale. Reduces the manual tagging overhead that makes large photo libraries hard to search and maintain.
- Reverse geotagging from GPS tracksAdd precise location data to untagged photos by matching timestamps against a GPS track file or selecting locations on a map. Useful for travel photographers and field researchers who want searchable location metadata without camera GPS hardware.
Use Cases
Problems GraphicConverter Solves
The practical moments where GraphicConverter can remove friction from day-to-day work.
- Eliminate format compatibility blocks across toolsUse GraphicConverter when RAW files, HEIC exports, or legacy formats prevent images from opening in editing, printing, or publishing apps. Converting to a compatible format takes seconds instead of requiring a separate dedicated tool for each type.
- Cut hours from large batch processing jobsApply conversion, resizing, renaming, and effects across hundreds or thousands of images in one step. Eliminates the per-file manual handling that makes large archive or workflow preparation tasks impractical.
- Organize large untagged photo libraries at scaleAI keywording and face detection reduce the effort of retroactively tagging existing libraries. Metadata batch editing ensures consistent EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data across files so searches and exports produce predictable results.
Audience
Who Should Use GraphicConverter?
Buyer-fit signals for deciding whether GraphicConverter matches your setup.
- Photographers working across camera systems and formatsStrong fit for users who switch between cameras, need to process RAW files from multiple manufacturers, or regularly export to format-specific targets like web, print, and archive.
- Archivists and researchers with legacy collectionsGraphicConverter's ability to open hundreds of legacy formats makes it the right tool for digitization projects, institutional archives, and anyone inheriting image collections from old software systems.
- Designers and content creators with batch output needsUseful for teams that repeatedly prepare image sets for web, print, or social — batching format conversion and resizing in one run rather than handling files individually in a primary editor.
Getting started
How to Buy & Activate
- 1
Purchase
Click "Buy Now" and complete checkout with your email. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
- 2
Receive your key
Your GraphicConverter license key is delivered to your email instantly after payment.
- 3
Activate
Open GraphicConverter, paste the key into the activation dialog, and you're done. No account needed — works offline forever.
Customer Reviews
Must Have App
The subtitle says 'The pocket knife for pictures' — that is refreshing humility and an understatement. It has been a game changer for file and folder management. Support is top-notch: quick, responsive, professional.
Great Software - Great Support
I work with a lot of different graphic and file formats. This is my go-to software. It allows me to take RAW files and convert them to formats that I can use in publications.
GraphicConverter is amazing
I have used this app nearly daily for over 20 years — professionally for the production of technical marketing graphics and personally for image editing and viewing. Tech support when needed has been first class.
- Publisher
- Lemke Software
- Listed version
- Current commercial listing
- Platform support
- macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later, including macOS Sequoia. Universal Binary — runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
- Return policy
- GraphicConverter follows a no-return policy after activation. Once activated, digital licenses are treated as final sales because access is provisioned immediately and tied to a unique activation record.
- Device activation
- The standard license covers one user across their personal Macs. Family and volume licenses are available directly from Lemke Software for multi-Mac households and teams.
- Delivery
- After checkout, GraphicConverter access details are delivered by email with activation guidance so you can start quickly.
- Technical notes
- GraphicConverter supports 200+ import and 80+ export formats including HEIC, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, and RAW from virtually all camera manufacturers. Includes AI keywording, face detection, reverse geotagging, batch processing, EXIF/IPTC/XMP metadata editing, AppleScript automation, and Photoshop-compatible plugin support.
GraphicConverter is mainly used for image format conversion, batch processing, and metadata management across large photo collections on Mac.
It is best for photographers, designers, and archivists who regularly handle many image formats and need dependable batch workflows with metadata control.
After payment, we send an order email with GraphicConverter access details and activation steps. If you are signed in, you can also retrieve fulfilled license keys from your Order history. You save $18 versus the listed original price while getting the same license entitlement shown on this page.
If GraphicConverter activation fails, contact support with your order email and the exact on-screen message so we can help resolve it quickly.
All future updates are included for lifetime key.
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