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File Converters TIFF and PDF apps Forensic Freeware1) Upload PCX file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
2) Set converting PCX to TIFF options
3) Get converted file
Total Image Converter
JPEG, TIFF, PSD, PNG, etc.Rotate ImagesResize ImagesRAW photosWatermarksClear interfaceCommand line💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your PCX file.
✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose TIFF as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your TIFF file.
| File extension | .PCX |
| Category | Image File |
| Description | PCX 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 programs | Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Paint Windows Picture and Fax Viewer |
| Developed by | ZSoft Corporation |
| MIME type | image/x-pcx |
| Useful links | More detailed information on PCX files |
| Conversion type | PCX to TIFF |
| File extension | .TIFF, .TIF |
| Category | Image File |
| Description | The TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a widely-used file format for storing digital images, developed by Aldus Corporation (now owned by Adobe Systems). It is a versatile format that supports a wide range of color depths, resolutions, and image types, making it suitable for use in a variety of applications. TIFF files can contain multiple images, each with their own characteristics such as resolution, compression, and color depth. They can also be uncompressed or compressed using a variety of methods, such as LZW, ZIP, and JPEG compression. Additionally, TIFF files can store metadata such as keywords, descriptions, and copyright information. One of the key benefits of the TIFF format is its support for high-quality, lossless image compression. This makes it a popular choice for archiving and sharing images, especially in fields such as graphic design, printing, and photography. TIFF files can also support transparent backgrounds, making them ideal for use in web graphics and other applications where transparency is important. TIFF files can be opened and edited using a wide variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Microsoft Paint. They are also supported by many operating systems and web browsers. Overall, the TIFF format is a robust and versatile format for storing digital images. Its ability to support multiple images, high-quality compression, and metadata make it a popular choice for a variety of applications, especially those requiring high-quality images. |
| Associated programs | CyberLink PowerDVD InterVideo WinDVD VideoLAN VLC Media Player Windows Media Player |
| Developed by | Aldus, now Adobe Systems |
| MIME type | image/tiff image/tiff-fx |
| Useful links | More detailed information on TIFF files |
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PCX files from old paint software and early scanners are not recognized by most modern imaging workflows. Converting PCX to TIFF gives you a lossless, widely supported format that professional publishing, print, and archiving software can open and process without any legacy dependencies. Drop your .pcx file above.
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 up to 24-bit color. PCX was the standard bitmap format for DOS games, early scanners, and desktop publishing throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. Native PCX support has largely disappeared from modern software and operating systems.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the professional standard for lossless raster images used in publishing, print production, scanning, and long-term archiving. It supports multiple compression options (LZW, ZIP, uncompressed), multi-page documents, high bit depths, and rich metadata. TIFF is natively supported by Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, professional scanners, and archival document management systems.
| Property | PCX | TIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | ZSoft Corporation | Aldus / Adobe (now open standard) |
| Compression | RLE (lossless) | LZW, ZIP, or uncompressed (lossless) |
| Color depth | Up to 24-bit | Up to 32-bit (with alpha) |
| Multi-page support | No | Yes |
| Professional use | Obsolete | Publishing, print, archiving |
| Metadata support | Minimal | Rich (EXIF, IPTC, XMP) |
| Modern support | Rare — legacy apps only | Wide — Photoshop, InDesign, scanners |
Batch-convert an entire folder without opening the interface:
TotalImageConverter.exe C:\pcx_files C:\tiff_out /ConvertTo tiff /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.
| Feature | Online (this page) | Total Image Converter (desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| File size limit | 50 MB | Unlimited |
| Batch conversion | One file at a time | Entire folders at once |
| Software install | None required | Windows 7–11 |
| Output options | Standard | Full control |
| Command-line | No | Yes |
| Privacy | File uploaded to server | Stays on your computer |
| Price | Free | From $29.90 |
