If you are looking to actually use Pixillion safely, there are better paths than chasing suspicious cracks:

: NCH often offers a "Free" version of Pixillion for non-commercial use directly on their website. It handles most basic conversion needs without the risk of malware.

: Instead of converting JPEGs to PNGs, the "crack" begins its own conversion. It modifies system registry files, disables Windows Defender, and installs a hidden miner that uses the computer’s GPU to churn out cryptocurrency for a stranger in another country.