XL Converter

Easy-to-use image converter for modern formats.

Downloads

Version 1.1.1 / Changelog

Windows

Windows 10 or later

Available on Scoop as extras/xl-converter

Linux

Ubuntu 22.04 or later

Installer: Unpack then run./install.sh

Resources

Docs.

Learn how XL Converter works or report a bug.

Donations
Tech Support

Support the development on Patreon.

Misc.

Licensed under GPLv3.

Features

Batch convert to JPEG XL, AVIF, WebP, and JPEG with parallel encoding.

JPEGLI

Encode fully-compatible JPEG images with up to 35% better compression ratio.

JPEG XL and AVIF

Achieve high quality at a small file size with JPEG XL and AVIF.

JPEG -> JPEG XL -> JPEG

Compress JPEG images losslessly to save ~20% of space then reverse the process when needed.

User-friendly

Just drag ‘n drop your files and convert.

Widely Used

Featured on the supported_software list in the official JPEG XL repository.

Listed on jpegxl.info

Used by hundreds of people.

Full Feature List

  • Conversion:
    • Batch conversion to JPEG XL, AVIF, WebP, JPEG and PNG.
    • Lossless JPEG Transcoding and Reconstruction.
    • Fast parallel encoding.
    • Top quality JPEG encoding with JPEGLI.
    • Top quality AVIF encoding with AOM AV1.
    • Keep folder structure.
    • Scaling to resolution, shorter (or longer) side.
    • Metadata handling with ExifTool.
    • Novel Lossless JPEG Transcoding features:
      • Verify: Validates checksum and reconstruction data.
      • Normalize: Allows for transcoding problematic JPEG images. Rewrites image structure without affecting quality or metadata.
    • The new AVIF encoder: SVT-AV1-PSY.
    • Copying and preserving source image if the result is larger.
    • Smallest Lossless (OxiPNG vs WebP vs JPEG XL).
  • User Experience:
    • Clean interface.
    • Drag ‘n drop.
    • Dark theme.
    • Good defaults.
    • Lightweight Qt-based GUI.
  • Quality of Life:
    • Privacy-focused.
    • No internet connection required.
    • No ads, no telemetry, no annoyances.

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