Frequently asked questions

No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

Never. The free and Pro versions both output watermark-free images.

AVIF is a modern image format based on the AV1 video codec, offering 40–50% smaller file sizes than JPEG at equivalent visual quality. It is supported by Chrome, Firefox, and Safari 16+ (92%+ global browser coverage). Google recommends AVIF for SEO and Core Web Vitals optimization.

By default, all EXIF metadata (including GPS location) is stripped during conversion for privacy. Pro users can enable 'Keep EXIF' to preserve camera settings in JPEG output.

GIF files are converted to a static first frame. Animated GIFs cannot be preserved as the output formats (WebP, AVIF, JPG, PNG) are static image formats.

WebP offers 25–35% compression savings over JPEG with fast encoding and 97%+ browser support. AVIF offers 40–50% savings but encodes slower and has 92% browser support. Use WebP for broad compatibility and fast processing; use AVIF for maximum compression on photography and hero images.

Yes. The core converter is completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up, and no file limits. Pro plans unlock advanced features like AI recommendations, watermarking, cropping, filters, and EXIF preservation.

BulkPicConv accepts JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, HEIC/HEIF, and WebP as input. Output is available in WebP, AVIF, JPEG, and PNG formats.

Yes. Drag and drop multiple images at once, or use Ctrl+V to paste from clipboard. The converter processes all images in parallel using Web Workers, so even hundreds of images convert quickly without freezing your browser.

Once the page is loaded, the conversion engine works entirely offline. You do not need an internet connection for the actual image processing. However, you need to be online to load the page initially.

Quality 80–85 is the industry sweet spot. At quality 85, WebP files are typically 60–70% smaller than the original JPEG with zero perceptible visual difference. Quality 95+ produces unnecessarily large files with barely visible improvement.

Yes. You can set a maximum width and/or height before converting. This is useful for reducing file sizes further — a 4000×3000 photo displayed at 800×600 has 25x more pixels than needed.

Yes. BulkPicConv offers a REST API for programmatic image conversion, AI alt text generation, and background removal. See our API Documentation for details. Free tier available with no credit card required.

Yes. The BulkPicConv WordPress plugin automatically converts uploaded images to WebP/AVIF, outputs picture element tags for format fallback, and supports AI alt text generation. It is free to use with a BulkPicConv account.

BulkPicConv works on all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, we recommend the latest version of Chrome or Firefox.

Unlike TinyPNG, BulkPicConv processes images locally (no uploads) and supports batch conversion of unlimited files for free. Unlike Squoosh, BulkPicConv handles multiple images at once and includes features like watermarking, presets, and workflow automation. See our comparison page for details.

Yes. Both the free and Pro versions can be used for commercial work — client projects, e-commerce product photos, agency workflows, and more. There are no restrictions on how you use the output images.

Visit our Contact page to send a message, or use the in-app feedback feature. We typically respond within 24 hours.

Yes! You can earn 10–20% commission by referring new paying customers. Visit our Affiliate Program page to apply. Once approved, you'll get a unique referral link and a real-time dashboard to track your earnings.