Convert PICT to JPG Online — For Universal Compatibility
Open classic Macintosh PICT images on any modern browser, phone, and desktop app.
Drop up to 50 PICT files at once — no install, no sign-up required.
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose PICT files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
- 2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your JPGs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.
PICT is a legacy Apple graphics format from classic Macintosh and QuickDraw-era software. It appears frequently in old publishing, design, and document archives.
Learn more: PICT on Wikipedia
Modern tools and browsers rarely support PICT directly. Converting to JPG or PNG preserves the visible image and makes files easy to open, share, and store in current workflows.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is the universal standard for photographic images, using lossy DCT-based compression to achieve 10:1 or higher compression ratios with minimal visible quality loss. First published in 1992, it supports 24-bit color and works across every device, browser, and application. The lossy nature means repeated editing and saving degrades quality—best used as a final delivery format.
Learn more: JPEG on Wikipedia
JPEG excels at photographic content and remains the de facto standard for sharing, publishing, and web delivery. With modern encoders delivering excellent quality-to-size ratios, JPEG continues to dominate despite newer alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PICT file?
Will quality drop after conversion?
What happens to transparency?
Can I batch-convert old Mac image archives?
Do you keep my files?
What is the difference between .pict and .pct files?
What software created PICT files?
How large can PICT files be?
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 50 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
- 6-10 MB: 2 credits
- 11-15 MB: 3 credits
- 16-20 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB image = 1 credit. A 95 MB image = 19 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, legacy images under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 legacy images per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
What's New in PICT to JPG
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial launch of PICT to JPG converter.
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