Comparison

JPEG XL Toolbox vs ProRAW Tools

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JPEG XL Toolbox

This app converts various image formats, including ProRAW DNG, HEIF, and JPEG, to JPEG XL (JXL). It offers lossless and lossy compression options, preserves metadata and 16-bit depth, and supports batch conversions. The app also maintains HDR display effects.

Highlights
  • ProRAW DNG to JXL conversion
  • Lossless and lossy compression
  • Metadata and 16-bit depth preservation
  • HDR display effect support
  • Batch conversion
  • HEIF and JPEG to JXL conversion
Features
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This application offers various JPEG XL (JXL) functionalities. Supports: * ProRAW DNG -> DNG - Lossless compression, about 1/2 of the original size - Lossy compression, about 1/6 of the original size * ProRAW DNG -> JXL - Lossy conversion, about 1/7 of the original size * DNG -> JXL - Lossy conversion, about 1/7 of the original size * HEIF -> JXL - Lossy conversion * JPEG -> JXL - Lossless conversion Features: * Keeps the internal metadata * Preserves 16-bit depth * Preserves HDR display effects in iOS Photos App * Batch conversion capabilities === CHNAGELOG === ### version 0.3.2 * Bumps libjxl to v0.10.2 * Adjusts settings view ### version 0.3.1 * Improves processing speed significantly * Adds lossless mode for ProRAW compression * Uses 7 as the default effort ### version 0.3.0 * Adds ProRAW direct compression ### version 0.2.1 * Settings page adjustment * Some UI improvements ### version 0.2.0 * Adds Pro version purchase * Adds several ProRAW parameters in settings for Pro version * Adds decoding speed in settings * Low memory mode now allows devices with 4GB RAM to convert 48M ProRAW ### version 0.1.2 * Uses lossless encoding for JPEG automatically * Adds Modular mode support * Adds Progressive mode support * Adds Colorspace support * Keeps HDR effect when converting from ProRAW ### version 0.1.1 * Adds support for ProRAW to lossy JPEG XL conversion * Adds Batch conversion * Keeps DNG Metadata in JXL * Adds quality and effort in settings

About

ProRAW Tools

Convert ProRAW photos to HEIC format while preserving HDR information. This app ensures your images retain stunning quality and dynamic range, making it ideal for photographers and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • ProRAW to HEIC conversion
  • HDR preservation
  • Fast and efficient processing
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Unlock the full potential of your ProRAW photos with ProRAW Tools! This app allows you to seamlessly convert ProRAW images to HEIC format while maintaining the critical HDR information, ensuring that every detail in your photos is preserved in stunning quality. Key Features: • ProRAW to HEIC Conversion: Convert your ProRAW photos to HEIC with ease. • HDR Preservation: Keep the dynamic range and HDR details intact for an enhanced viewing experience. • Fast & Efficient: Streamlined conversion process for quick results. • User-Friendly Interface: Simple, intuitive design that makes converting photos a breeze. Whether you're a professional photographer or an enthusiast, ProRAW Tools ensures your ProRAW images retain their full quality when converting to HEIC format. Perfect for those who want to keep their HDR images looking as vivid as possible.

Screenshots

JPEG XL Toolbox3 screens
ProRAW Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPEG XL Toolbox at 100% against ProRAW Tools's 0%. JPEG XL Toolbox also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). ProRAW Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JPEG XL Toolbox is free to download; ProRAW Tools costs $0.99 up front. JPEG XL Toolbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ProRAW Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JPEG XL Toolbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of JPEG XL Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 0% of ProRAW Tools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JPEG XL Toolbox ships an update monthly, ProRAW Tools daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
JPEG XL Toolbox versus ProRAW Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJPEG XL ToolboxProRAW Tools
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSUIKA LTDDmitry Sobolev

Customer experience

JPEG XL Toolbox

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ProRAW Tools

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JPEG XL Toolbox

One-time1
  • JPEG XL Toolbox Pro$4.99
None

ProRAW Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JPEG XL Toolbox free?
JPEG XL Toolbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProRAW Tools free?
ProRAW Tools costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JPEG XL Toolbox or ProRAW Tools?
JPEG XL Toolbox is rated higher. JPEG XL Toolbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ProRAW Tools averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do JPEG XL Toolbox or ProRAW Tools have ads?
Neither JPEG XL Toolbox nor ProRAW Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JPEG XL Toolbox or ProRAW Tools?
JPEG XL Toolbox ships an update monthly, and ProRAW Tools daily. Most recently, JPEG XL Toolbox was updated on October 12, 2026 and ProRAW Tools on October 24, 2026.

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