Image format
What is a .pcx file?
The image format of PC Paintbrush from the 1980s, storing pixels with simple RLE compression and an optional 256-color palette. It survived in fax software and old clip-art collections long after paint programs moved on.
fileclay opens and writes PCX
When to use PCX
- Best for
- Retro graphics and fax archives.
- Advantages
- A simple format that image editors still read.
- Disadvantages
- Its compression is weak, so files are large.
Convert PCX files
From PCX
All 23 output formats: .png, .jpg, .webp, .bmp, .tif, .tiff, .gif, .tga, .jp2, .j2k, .j2c, .ico, .ppm, .pgm, .pbm, .pam, .qoi, .exr, .sgi, .xbm, .jpeg, .pdf, .pptx
Conversions run in your browser. Files aren’t uploaded.
Questions about PCX
How do I convert my files to .pcx?
Open the fileclay converter, drop your file in and pick .pcx as the output format. It runs inside your browser with WebAssembly, so nothing is uploaded, there’s no account and no watermark.
Which formats can I convert PCX files into?
fileclay can write 24 formats from a PCX file, including PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, TIF and TIFF. Pick any of them as the output format when you drop the file in.
Is PCX lossless?
Yes. PCX keeps all the original data, so nothing is lost when the file is saved.
Does PCX support transparency?
No. PCX has no transparency: converted images get a solid background.