Convert PICT to PDF 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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50 MB per file Up to 50 files 3 parallel conversions 1 credit per 5 MB

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How it works

  1. 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. 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. 3 · Download & auto-delete

    Grab your PDFs 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.

    PDF (Portable Document Format) is Adobe's universal document standard, designed to present text, images, and layout consistently across any device or platform. First released in 1993 and later standardized as ISO 32000, PDF supports vector graphics, embedded fonts, forms, annotations, and encryption. It has become the de facto format for document exchange, digital publishing, and archival—billions of PDFs are created daily worldwide.

    Learn more: PDF on Wikipedia

    PDF excels at preserving document fidelity and works universally—every operating system and browser includes native PDF support. For long-term archival or regulatory compliance, PDF/A is the appropriate variant.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a PICT file?

    PICT is a legacy Macintosh graphics format used by classic QuickDraw-era software. Modern platforms rarely support it directly, so PDF is the easiest compatibility target.

    Will quality drop after conversion?

    PDF is lossy, but we use high-quality defaults and optional smart compression for a strong balance between visual quality and file size.

    What happens to transparency?

    PDF does not support alpha transparency, so transparent regions are flattened to a solid background. If you need transparency, prefer a PNG workflow and tools like PNG to PDF only at final export.

    Can I batch-convert old Mac image archives?

    Yes. Upload up to your tier batch limit and convert all files in one run. If your source images are already modernized, see HEIC to JPG for iPhone photo workflows.

    Do you keep my files?

    No. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, then automatically deleted after 1 hour.

    What are the limits for this converter?

    TierMax File SizeMax Files/BatchParallel Processing
    Guest/Free50 MB50 files3 at once
    Pro1024 MB1000 files6 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:

    TierDaily LimitMonthly Limit
    Guest100 credits/day
    Free100 credits/day
    Pro12,000 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.

    What's New in PICT to PDF

    Latest improvements to this converter

    Last updated February 13, 2026
    Feb 13, 2026

    Initial launch of PICT to PDF converter.

    Need to get more done? Pro starts from $5.

    1 GB files 1,000 per batch Priority queue Web + API

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