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Picmal vs PicGo

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Picmal

6.5
Productivity

Converts and compresses images, video, audio and PDFs locally

PicGo

8.0
Productivity

Tool for uploading images

Metric Picmal PicGo
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 13 50
90-day Installs 13 138
365-day Installs 14 1.1K
Version 2.0.0 3.0.3
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 4 26.4K
GitHub Forks - 2.3K
Open Issues - 26
License — MIT
Language — TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 7mo ago
First Seen Sep 14, 2026 Apr 11, 2019

Reviews

Picmal

Picmal is a versatile macOS application that allows users to convert and compress images, videos, audio files, and PDFs locally, ensuring privacy and efficiency. It is ideal for users needing a reliable tool for media management and optimization without internet dependency.

Converts and compresses various media files locally.

Pros

  • + Handles multiple file types for conversion and compression.
  • + Works offline, ensuring data privacy.
  • + Efficient media optimization without internet reliance.

Cons

  • - Lack of community engagement.
  • - Unknown license and source code details.

PicGo

PicGo is a powerful image uploader supporting over 60 hosting services and integrating with platforms like Obsidian, Typora, and VS Code. It's ideal for developers, writers, and anyone needing efficient image management.

Uploads images to various hosting services.

Pros

  • + Supports over 60 image hosting services
  • + Integrates with popular platforms like Obsidian and VS Code
  • + Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Minimal direct community discussion