Frequently Asked Questions
Learn everything you need about Pixplash Batch Image Conversion
1. Does Pixplash work fully offline?
Yes. All processing is fully offline. Only license activation requires internet.
2. Are images uploaded to the internet?
No. Images never leave your machine.
3. Do I need internet after activation?
Only for periodic verification (every 30 days).
4. What is the encoded license file?
An encrypted local file storing your activation so you don’t need to reactivate online repeatedly.
5. How often is the license auto-verified?
Every few launches or after 30 days, whichever is required.
6. What if the license server is unreachable?
The app continues working offline for 30 days after last successful verification.
7. Can I activate the same license on another device?
Yes, allowed as long as Gumroad license policy permits it.
8. Is there a limit on activations?
Pixplash does not impose one; Gumroad may monitor for abuse.
9. Can I pause mid-conversion?
Yes. Use Pause and Resume anytime.
10. Does resume continue safely?
Yes — continues from the last processed file.
11. Can I cancel conversion anytime?
Yes — instantly stops all workers.
12. What happens to cancelled progress?
Counters reset, and no new files begin processing.
13. What if output filename already exists?
Pixplash always generates unique filenames.
14. Where do deleted images go?
To your system Recycle Bin.
15. Can I permanently delete instead?
Only if recycle move fails — Pixplash asks for permission first.
16. Will Pixplash overwrite my source files?
Never — unless you explicitly enable delete-after-conversion.
17. Can I convert without selecting a folder?
No — source folder selection is required.
18. What is Folder Mode?
Converts only images inside the selected folder.
19. What is Sub-folder Mode?
Converts all images recursively inside nested sub-folders.
20. Can I drag & drop folders?
Yes. Full folder drag-and-drop is supported.
21. Drag & drop files?
Yes — Pixplash auto-detects their parent directory.
22. Can ETA fluctuate?
Yes — ETA adjusts constantly.
23. Does the app slow down over time?
No — memory is cleaned after every file.
24. What input formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, HEIC/HEIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, and RAW.
25. What output formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, HEIC/HEIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF.
26. Does Pixplash convert RAW?
Yes.
27. Does RAW preserve EXIF?
Where applicable.
28. Can Pixplash convert SVG?
Yes.
29. Can JPEG store transparency?
No.
30. Can PNG export be compressed?
Yes.
31. Does WebP support lossless mode?
Yes.
32. Are animated GIFs preserved?
Only when exporting to GIF.
33. Can I convert TIFF images?
Yes.
34. What are the TIFF compression settings
LZW, ZIP, JPEG, or uncompressed.
35. Can I mix formats in one batch?
Yes.
36. How many worker threads supported?
Up to 32.
37. Do all laptops support 32 workers?
Yes, but lower is recommended for low RAM.
38. Can too many workers crash the app?
No.
39. How is max worker count calculated?
CPU cores × 1.
40. How much RAM is used per file?
Minimal.
41. Does Pixplash release memory automatically?
Yes.
42. What happens to failed images?
They are skipped.
43. Does Pixplash retry failed files?
No.
44. Where are failure logs stored?
pixplash_errors.log
45. Can I choose a custom output folder?
No
46. Can I convert files from USB/SSD?
Yes.
47. Does HEIC → PNG increase size?
Often yes.
48. Does JPG → AVIF reduce size?
Yes.
49. Why isn’t RAW an export format?
RAW image format cannot be recreated
50. Can I change UI language anytime?
Yes
51. Does Pixplash support RTL languages?
Yes
52. How can Pixplash be used for JPG / JPEG input formats
Pixplash can be used as a JPG to PNG converter, JPG to HEIC converter, JPG to AVIF converter, JPG to BMP converter, JPG to TIFF converter, JPG to SVG converter, JPG to GIF converter, JPG to WEBP converter, JPEG to PNG converter, JPEG to HEIC converter, JPEG to AVIF converter, JPEG to BMP converter, JPEG to TIFF converter, JPEG to SVG converter, JPEG to GIF converter, JPEG to WEBP converter
53. How can Pixplash be used for PNG input formats
Pixplash can be used as a PNG to JPG converter, PNG to HEIC converter, PNG to AVIF converter, PNG to BMP converter, PNG to TIFF converter, PNG to SVG converter, PNG to GIF converter, PNG to WEBP converter
54. How can Pixplash be used for HEIC / HEIF input formats
Pixplash can be used as a HEIC to JPG converter, HEIC to PNG converter, HEIC to AVIF converter, HEIC to BMP converter, HEIC to TIFF converter, HEIC to SVG converter, HEIC to GIF converter, HEIC to WEBP converter, HEIF to JPG converter, HEIF to PNG converter, HEIF to AVIF converter, HEIF to BMP converter, HEIF to TIFF converter, HEIF to SVG converter, HEIF to GIF converter, HEIF to WEBP converter
55. How can Pixplash be used for RAW input formats
Pixplash can be used as a RAW to JPG converter, RAW to PNG converter, RAW to HEIC converter, RAW to AVIF converter, RAW to BMP converter, RAW to TIFF converter, RAW to SVG converter, RAW to GIF converter, RAW to WEBP converter
56. How can Pixplash be used for AVIF input formats
Pixplash can be used as a AVIF to JPG converter, AVIF to PNG converter, AVIF to HEIC converter, AVIF to BMP converter, AVIF to TIFF converter, AVIF to SVG converter, AVIF to GIF converter, AVIF to WEBP converter
57. How can Pixplash be used for BMP input formats
Pixplash can be used as a BMP to JPG converter, BMP to PNG converter, BMP to HEIC converter, BMP to AVIF converter, BMP to TIFF converter, BMP to SVG converter, BMP to GIF converter, BMP to WEBP converter
58. How can Pixplash be used for TIFF / TIF input formats
Pixplash can be used as a TIFF to JPG converter, TIFF to PNG converter, TIFF to HEIC converter, TIFF to AVIF converter, TIFF to BMP converter, TIFF to SVG converter, TIFF to GIF converter, TIFF to WEBP converter, TIF to JPG converter, TIF to PNG converter, TIF to HEIC converter, TIF to AVIF converter, TIF to BMP converter, TIF to SVG converter, TIF to GIF converter, TIF to WEBP converter
59. How can Pixplash be used for SVG input formats
Pixplash can be used as a SVG to JPG converter, SVG to PNG converter, SVG to HEIC converter, SVG to AVIF converter, SVG to BMP converter, SVG to TIFF converter, SVG to GIF converter, SVG to WEBP converter
60. How can Pixplash be used for GIF input formats
Pixplash can be used as a GIF to JPG converter, GIF to PNG converter, GIF to HEIC converter, GIF to AVIF converter, GIF to BMP converter, GIF to TIFF converter, GIF to SVG converter, GIF to WEBP converter
61. How can Pixplash be used for WEBP input formats
Pixplash can be used as a WEBP to JPG converter, WEBP to PNG converter, WEBP to HEIC converter, WEBP to AVIF converter, WEBP to BMP converter, WEBP to TIFF converter, WEBP to SVG converter, WEBP to GIF converter