Convert PCX to PNG
Free, fast PCX → PNG. No watermarks, no sign-up.
How to convert PCX to PNG
1. Upload PCX
Drop your PCX file into the converter above.
2. Confirm PNG
Output is already set to PNG. Adjust only if you need to.
3. Download
Convert and download your PNG file instantly.
Format Details
PCX
PCX (PiCture eXchange) is one of the earliest raster image formats, developed by ZSoft Corporation for PC Paintbrush software in 1985. It uses run-length encoding (RLE) compression and supports color depths from 1-bit to 24-bit. PCX was the dominant image format on DOS-based PCs before being superseded by BMP, JPEG, and PNG in the Windows era.
imagePNG
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a widely-used lossless raster image format created as an open, patent-free alternative to GIF. It supports 24-bit color, full 8-bit alpha channel transparency, and highly efficient lossless compression. PNG is the preferred format for images with sharp edges, text overlays, logos, and any content where pixel-perfect lossless quality is essential, and it is universally supported in every browser and application.
imageConverting PCX to PNG: what actually changes
PCX to PNG is one of the conversions this site performs, but the two formats are not interchangeable containers. Here is what the file keeps, what it loses, and how to get a result you can use.
What .PCX and .PNG each hold
.PCX is a image format built for sharing, editing or publishing a picture, storing pixels, dimensions and colour depth. .PNG is a image format built for sharing, editing or publishing a picture, storing pixels, dimensions and colour depth. Converting between them is a decision about which of those two jobs the result needs to do.
What changes in the conversion
Both files belong to the image category, so this is a like-for-like repackage: the same kind of content, stored in a different container. What changes is how .PNG encodes pixels, dimensions and colour depth — not what the file is about.
When this conversion is the right one
Reach for .PNG when the software, device or platform you are sending to expects it — the content is the same image, only the packaging differs. The reverse direction works the same way, so you can always convert back from .PNG to .PCX using the same tool.
Tips for a clean PCX to PNG conversion
Start from the original file
Convert the .PCX you started with, not an earlier .PNG output. Every extra round trip costs quality and can accumulate formatting drift.
Check the real type, not the extension
Image/x-pcx becomes image/png. If a file was renamed rather than converted, it will fail to open — rename it back to its true extension before uploading and the conversion will recognise it.
Watch transparency and animation
If the .PCX has a transparent background or animation, confirm .PNG supports it. Where it does not, the background is flattened onto a solid colour and only the first frame survives.
Limits worth knowing
Uploads are capped per file (30 MB, or 100 MB for video) and processed temporarily — nothing is kept as a permanent copy. For huge image files, split or compress the source first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert PCX to PNG?
Upload your PCX file on Convertek, select PNG as the output format, then click Convert. Your PNG file will be ready to download instantly.
Is the PCX to PNG converter free?
Yes. Converting PCX to PNG on Convertek is completely free with no watermarks. Fair upload limits apply (typically 30 MB per file).
Is my file kept after conversion?
No. Files are processed temporarily and not stored permanently. Converted downloads are available only in your browser session.
What is the difference between PCX and PNG?
PCX and PNG are different file formats with distinct use cases. Converting between them lets you use your file in software or workflows that require the PNG format.