A native macOS app to convert classic Mac OS PICT image files to modern formats.
- 📂 Drag & drop PICT files or pick them via the macOS file picker
- 🔄 Convert to PNG, JPEG, TIFF, HEIC, or PDF (via macOS
sips) - 📋 Queue view: see and manage files before converting
- ✅ Finished list with status and optional “Reveal in Finder”
- 📁 Output: same folder as original, custom folder, or replace original
- ⚙️ Options: choose output format and JPEG/HEIC quality
- 📜 Log window for conversion history
- ☕ Native Swift + Cocoa
Requirements:
- macOS 11 or later
- Drop PICT files into the drop area (or add via menu).
- Choose output destination: same folder as original, replace original, or a custom folder.
- Optional: Open Options… to set output format (PNG, JPEG, TIFF, HEIC, PDF) and quality.
- Click Start to convert. Progress and results appear in the queue and finished list.
- Use Reveal in Finder to open the output folder.
PICTomatic uses macOS’s built in sips command to convert PICT files. It also accepts files that are missing the correct extension (e.g. after transferring from a classic Mac).
The UI is built with Swift + Cocoa (AppKit).
With AI tools on the rise, the number of vibe coded slop software is unfortunately growing. I think these tools can be a great addition for learning new skills or as an alternative to the usual googling of code snippets. I don't believe in mindlessly "vibe coding" full programs without understanding what the code does. So this one was written the oldschool way, without AI. However, I occasionally did use AI for the following:
- Research on technologies (e.g. sips, macOS window logic, etc.)
- Code snippets when I needed help, i didn’t just paste them in. I read them, understood them and adapted them. Same as with Stack Overflow back in the day™.
- This README is based on a template I created with AI’s help a few months ago. AI also assisted with parts of the wording
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Made with ❤️ by Victor Lobe