PCX File Extension

Basic information about the PCX file

Files with the PCX extension are found in 3 operating systems which include Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The PCX extension was originally developed for the XnView application. This is a program taken by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In addition, the Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PaintShop Pro, Canvas programs can be used to open files with the PCX extension.

The data in the PCX files are saved in the manner characteristic for Raster Image Files. The PCX file extension can also be found in 522 in other file types and may not be supported by XnView or similar programs. The format of this particular Paintbrush Bitmap Image Format file was developed by ZSoft. The Paintbrush Bitmap Image Format file was most likely created using the XnView program. PCX detailed description

Tools that you can use to work with PCX files

• 1. PCX File Opener
• 2. PCX File Converter
• 3. PCX File Viewer
• 4. PCX File Editor

What is a(n) PCX file??

PCX is a file extension for Paintbrush Bitmap Image File, which is a format that can be used in Paintshop Pro software.

The .PCX files are also compatible with other graphics editing programs like Adobe Photoshop or Corel PaintShop Pro.

This type of file stores the data in the BMP paintbrush bitmap image format.

PCX File Tools

What tools are we dealing with?

We present some basic free online tools that work with PCX. Through them, you can perform many activities related to PCX for free. For example, these tools will help you convert or edit your PCX file.

PCX File Opener

One of the most used tools is PCX opener. Here's how to easily open your PCX file. Opening the PCX file is just the beginning. Other file operations can be the next step.

PCX File Viewer

The PCX Viwer tool helps to preview the contents of a file without the need to install dedicated software. Just go to the link provided and select your file. Next, our system will try to view the contents of the PCX file.

PCX File Converter

Try to convert the PCX file to a different format if problems arise while working with the PCX file. After converting the file to a different format, you may have the option of using additional options for working with the PCX file.

PCX File Editor

PCX editor helps in the process of editing the data in our file. It may happen that you will not have the full edit option and you will need to install software dedicated to making changes to the PCX file. Check out our PCX file editor page and learn about the possibilities

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