Pixillion Image Converter for Windows

Quick snapshot

Pixillion Image Converter (from NCH Software) is a free tool for personal and home use that converts images between many formats. It’s designed for straightforward, fast conversions and also includes a handful of basic editing and compression tools. Commercial use requires purchasing a Standard or Premium license.

Supported file types and compatibility

This converter handles over thirty image formats, making it handy for everyday and some professional workflows. Examples include:

• PNG, PSD, HEIC, RAW
• JPEG, GIF, BMP, PDF
• SVG, TIFF, ICO, TGA
• DNG, CR2, NEF, RAF, PPM, PGF, WMF, EMF

The application is compatible with Windows 11 and can batch-process entire folders as well as individual files.

What it can do besides converting

Pixillion is more than a format switcher — it offers light editing and size-control features:

• Add watermarks, apply filters, and tweak image settings
• Rotate, flip, crop, and resize images
• Compress images with a choice between lossless or lossy compression

For advanced image editing, NCH recommends using dedicated apps in their suite (for example, a more feature-rich editor).

Workspace and layout

When opened, the window starts small but can be resized or maximized. The layout is split into clear zones to manage conversions:

• Help, Suite, Tools, Effects, File — the top menu buttons provide quick access to major functions
• Suite, Edit, Home, File — the main tab set mirrors many menu options and groups tasks

Below the tabs is the main working area with two panes:

• Status, Effects, Folder, Size, Current format, Image name — the left pane lists files and shows sortable/filtered columns
• A preview pane on the right displays a selected image plus its properties (dimensions, color depth, etc.)

A control bar under the panes holds the conversion settings (output type, destination folder, and similar options). Many features open in separate windows for configuration.

Editions and licensing

For non-commercial users, Pixillion is free. Businesses must purchase a license:

• Standard Edition: includes core conversion capabilities but omits the effects/advanced editing toolset
• Premium Edition: unlocks the full feature set including conversion and all editing tools

The two paid tiers are aimed at professional or business scenarios, with Premium offering the most comprehensive options.

Summary and recommendation

If you need a lightweight, easy-to-use program to convert many image types quickly and occasionally make simple edits, Pixillion is a solid pick. It’s fast and supports numerous formats, but the interface could be more intuitive and there’s no built-in guided tutorial. For deeper photo editing, pair it with other NCH applications or a dedicated image editor.