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Convert PCX to JPG Online


CONVERT PCX to JPG ONLINE

1) Upload PCX file to convert

 

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2) Set converting PCX to JPG options

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3) Get converted file

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Total Image Converter supports the widest list of output file types: PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, JPEG, JPEG2000, ICO, GIF, PCX, TGA, PXM, PS, PCL! Besides, it converts many rare formats like PALM, PICT, XPM, FIX.
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Total Image Converter can be run via command line (get the ready-to-use BAT file from GUI settings).

How to convert PCX to JPG?

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💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your PCX file.

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✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose JPG as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

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Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your JPG file.

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Convert PCX to JPG online in seconds. PCX is the ZSoft PC Paintbrush image format; this free converter decodes it and writes JPG — the universal compressed photo format. No software to install, no watermark.
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PCX File

File extension .PCX
CategoryImage File
DescriptionPCX is mostly used in IBM PC-compatible systems. The most popular format version is 5th, VGA palette is supported in 3rd and later versions that do not support individually created palettes. The maximum size is 64k x 64k pixels. PCS supports RGB mode, indexed raster colors, grayscale colors, as well as alpha-channels. The depth of image in PCX can be 1, 4, 8 or 24 bit. Complex compression scheme actually can increase the file size and is not suitable for deep-pixel graphics.
Associated programsAdobe Photoshop
Microsoft Paint
Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
Developed byZSoft Corporation
MIME typeimage/x-pcx
Useful linksMore detailed information on PCX files
Conversion typePCX to JPG

JPG File

File extension .JPG, .JPEG, .JPE, .JFIF, .JFI
CategoryImage File
DescriptionJPG is the file format for images made by digital cameras and spread throughout the world wide web. Saving in JPG format an image loses its quality, because of the size compression. But at the end you have a much smaller file easy to archive, send, and publish in the web. These are the cases when an image's size matters more than image's quality. Nonetheless, by using professional software you can select the compression degree and so affect the image's quality.
Associated programs
Developed byThe JPEG Committee
MIME type
Useful linksMore detailed information on JPG files
4 star2026-02-03
I recovered a collection of PCX images from a DOS-era software archive and needed to view them on a modern system — converting to JPG worked without any color palette issues.
Walter Hoffmann
5 star2026-04-21
Our archive contained hundreds of PCX scans from a 1990s document management system. Batch converting them to JPG made the collection accessible again for the team.
Svetlana Karpova
4 star2026-05-16
Converted legacy PCX clip art files to JPG for use in a modern presentation — the tool handled the old format without errors and the output looked clean.
James Whitfield

Rating PCX to JPG   5 star PCX to JPG   4.5 (190 votes)
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PCX to JPG Converter — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

What is a PCX file?

PCX is the ZSoft PC Paintbrush image format developed in the early 1980s. It uses run-length encoding (RLE) lossless compression and supports up to 24-bit color. PCX was the dominant bitmap format on MS-DOS but is no longer supported natively by modern operating systems.

How do I convert PCX to JPG online?

Upload your .pcx file using the button above. The converter decodes the PCX pixel data and compresses it as a JPEG image. Download the JPG when the conversion finishes. No software installation is required.

Is any image quality lost when converting PCX to JPG?

Yes. JPG uses lossy DCT compression, so some quality is lost compared to the lossless PCX source. For photographic PCX images at high JPEG quality settings the difference is minimal. For pixel art or flat-color DOS graphics, use PNG instead — it preserves every pixel without compression loss.

Can I batch-convert a folder of PCX files to JPG?

Online conversion handles one file at a time. For batch conversion, use Total Image Converter on your desktop: TotalImageConverter.exe C:\pcx_files C:\jpg_out /ConvertTo jpg /ProcessRecursively processes an entire directory in a single run.

What is the maximum file size?

The online converter accepts files up to 50 MB. Most PCX images — even high-resolution 24-bit scans from the early 1990s — are well under this limit.

Why can't I open my PCX file directly in Windows Photo Viewer or Paint?

Windows no longer includes a built-in PCX codec. Windows Photo Viewer and the Photos app do not open .pcx files. Paint in older Windows versions had limited PCX support, but it was removed in modern versions. Converting to JPG is the most direct way to regain access to the image content.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Uploaded files are deleted automatically after you download the result. They are not stored, indexed, or shared.
 

 

Convert PCX to JPG — Bring DOS-Era Images into Universal Format

PCX files from old paint programs and DOS-era software open in almost nothing on a modern computer. Converting PCX to JPG gives you a compressed photo-quality image that works in every browser, email client, phone, and application without any legacy viewer. Drop your .pcx file above.

What Is PCX?

PCX is the ZSoft PC Paintbrush image format, developed in the early 1980s for IBM PC paint software. It uses run-length encoding (RLE) compression and supports color depths from 1-bit monochrome to 24-bit true color. PCX was the dominant bitmap format on MS-DOS throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, used in games, desktop publishing, and early scanner software. Modern operating systems do not include PCX support by default.

What Is JPG?

JPG (JPEG) is the universal compressed photo format, standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. It stores full-color images with adjustable lossy compression, making files significantly smaller than uncompressed formats. Every browser, operating system, camera, phone, and image editor supports JPG natively — it is the default format for photographic images worldwide.

PCX vs JPG — Format Comparison

PropertyPCXJPG
DeveloperZSoft CorporationJPEG Committee (ISO/IEC)
CompressionRLE (lossless)DCT (lossy, adjustable)
Color depthUp to 24-bitUp to 24-bit
TransparencyNoNo
File sizeModerate (RLE)Small (lossy compression)
Modern supportRare — legacy apps onlyUniversal
Best forLegacy DOS imagesPhotos, sharing, web

When Do You Need PCX to JPG Conversion?

Command-Line Conversion

Batch-convert an entire folder without opening the interface:

TotalImageConverter.exe C:\pcx_files C:\jpg_out /ConvertTo jpg /ProcessRecursively

Save the command in a .bat file for scheduled or automated runs. Total Image Converter also exposes ActiveX/command-line options for server use.

Online vs Desktop

FeatureOnline (this page)Total Image Converter (desktop)
File size limit50 MBUnlimited
Batch conversionOne file at a timeEntire folders at once
Software installNone requiredWindows 7–11
Output optionsStandardFull control
Command-lineNoYes
PrivacyFile uploaded to serverStays on your computer
PriceFreeFrom $29.90

Convert from PCX

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