What is PCX file?
A .PCX file is a paintbrush bitmap image file that can be opened in Paintbrush or Adobe Photoshop. The .PCX file extension was originally designed for the Paintbrush program created by Smile-Bit Software. A PCX file is a bitmap image format, which stores a single image in a single-layer format with a palette of 256 colors. PCX files can be opened in other programs such as Paintbrush or Adobe Photoshop.
PCX Format details
| Full Name | Paintbrush Bitmap Image Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | ZSoft |
| Category | Raster Image Files |
Software, that convert PCX files
The easiest way to convert a PCX file is to save it in a different file format using dedicated software. Below you will find a list of software programs that can handle PCX files. Open your PCX file with one of them and save in another file format.
PCX Converters
XnView
IrfanView
FastStone Image Viewer
ACDSee Photo Manager
Ability Photopaint
Artweaver