How to Convert PCX to PNG
Import your PCX image file
On the online converter, drag and drop your PCX file into the browser area for an instant, no‑install upload that suits quick one‑off conversions. In the desktop UniConverter, add individual PCX files or entire folders, ideal for large archives, multiple screenshots, or bulk PCX collections you want to convert together efficiently.
Choose PNG as the export format
In the online tool, simply select PNG as the target format so you can convert a PCX image to a web‑ready PNG with almost no configuration. On the desktop app, also choose PNG but fine‑tune parameters such as compression level or related export options, giving you more precise control when converting many PCX screenshots or high‑resolution scans.
Start conversion and save your PNG
Click Convert online to process the PCX on the server, then download your PNG file immediately, perfect when you just need a single image quickly. In the desktop UniConverter, start the batch job to convert all queued PCX files at once, then save the resulting PNGs to any local folder for editing, archiving, or sharing on modern platforms.
PCX and PNG Format Overview
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PCX
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PNG
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| File Extension | .pcx | .png |
| Full Name | Picture Exchange | Portable Network Graphics |
| Description | PCX is an older raster image format originally used by ZSoft PC Paintbrush and many DOS and early Windows applications. It supports different color depths and simple compression, and often appears in legacy game screenshots or scanned documents. | PNG is a modern lossless raster format widely supported on all systems and browsers. It offers high-quality compression, full-color support, and optional transparency, making it ideal for web graphics, UI elements, screenshots, and archival images. |
| Associated Programs | ZSoft PC Paintbrush, GIMP, IrfanView, XnView, Adobe Photoshop (with support), various retro game tools | Web browsers, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Preview on macOS, IrfanView, XnView, Microsoft Photos |
| Initial Release | 1985 | 1996 |
| Developer | ZSoft Corporation | PNG Development Group |
| Common Use Cases | Legacy PC screenshots, vintage game graphics, scanned pages from older software, archives of DOS-era artwork | Web images, application icons, screenshots, graphics with transparency, lossless archiving of raster pictures |
| MIME Type | image/x-pcx | image/png |
UniConverter PCX to PNG Converter Features
Fast Online PCX to PNG in Your Browser
Upload a PCX image and convert it to PNG online in a few clicks, with no installation or registration. The browser-based tool is perfect for quick, occasional conversions when you only have one or two legacy PCX screenshots to update for modern use.
Desktop Batch PCX to PNG Conversion
Use UniConverter desktop when you need to convert many PCX files at once. Add whole folders of old screenshots or scanned images, run a single batch job, and let the app create PNG versions for your entire collection without repeating the same steps manually.
1000+ Formats Supported for Image Conversion
Beyond PCX to PNG, UniConverter supports 1000+ formats across images, video, and audio. This means you can handle rare legacy formats and modern standards in one place, converting files alongside your PCX images without juggling multiple separate converter tools.
Preserve Visible Quality and Transparency
Convert PCX image files to PNG without introducing lossy compression, so edges, colors, and fine details remain crisp. Where supported, transparency information can be kept, helping legacy UI graphics, sprites, or logos display cleanly against modern backgrounds.
Advanced Output Control on Desktop
On the desktop version, fine-tune PNG export settings such as compression level and related output options for better control over file size and performance. This is especially useful when processing large sets of scanned PCX pages or high-resolution artwork you plan to publish.
Secure Handling for Legacy PCX Files
Protect old project assets and game screenshots while converting them. Online conversions are handled over encrypted connections and stored temporarily, while the desktop app keeps everything offline on your own machine, ideal for sensitive archives or internal documentation.
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