Originally published at: GraphicConverter 12.1 - TidBITS
Brings new and updated features to the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 157.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
I used to use Graphic Converter but now just use Preview.
I have always appreciated and respected Lemkesoft’s work. GC does a lot with an emphasis on supporting an extremely wide range of image file formats (see features list below). This is something many other commercial apps have turned away from. I also appreciate any degree of backwards compatibility against the rush to support only the “current 3 versions” of macOS that Apple pushes (and in some cases forces upon developers).
Lemkesoft maintains downloads for older versions of GC in case you need it on a historical version of System/Mac OS/OSX.
Key features of GraphicConverter as listed on their web site (with links to more info):
Import and export functions
- Import of approx. 200 & export of approx. 80 graphic formats
- Catalog generation (web, print, picture)
- Picture import direct from the camera (also RAW)
- Support for scanners via TWAIN and Image Capture
- Direct support of the photo services Flickr and DPHOTO
Picture organization & workflow management
- Most sophisticated and flexible metadata management in the market
- Advanced reverse geotagging
- Automatic AI based keywording (multiple AI engines available)
- Graphical file and picture browser
- Slide show functions
- Batch conversion
- Support for AppleScript
- Face detection
Picture editing
- Express picture enhancement function
- Enhancement and creation of pictures for use in the internet
- Basic functions for editing pictures
- Advanced functions, effects and filters for picture manipulation
- Plug-in architecture
- Color management with ColorSync and ICC profiles
- 3D image support
- Extensive Functions for Geodata
Compatibility
- Supports the latest technologies of the different macOS versions
- Support for new formats like HEIC/HEIF, webP or JPEG2000
- Multilingual – with 12 available languages
[Edit: Blockquoted the features list above to visually denote sourced content from elsewhere]
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Indeed. In addition to developing a truly great product, Thorsten Lemke consistently has been prompt, cordial, professional, and informative whenever I have contacted Lemkesoft with a question or a support issue.
When I occasionally get fed up with Apple and think about moving to another platform for my primary needs, I have the thought, “…but I’ll lose GraphicConverter.” Thorsten Lemke continues to deliver a remarkable amount of value to the Mac platform.
Possible article topic: unsung heroes of the Mac platform.
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Absolutely! Thorsten’s willingness to help out has resulted in a pair of TidBITS articles in the last few years.
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And just for those security conscious, version 12.0.7 (10 Oct. 2023) fixed the WebP vulnerability that impacted numerous applications. LemkeSoft was quick to get that updated. 
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