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Printer Command Language (.pcl)

The PCL file extension, Printer Command Language, is a page description language developed by Hewlett-Packard (HP) in the 1980s. It is used to control printer features and describe the layout of text and graphics on a printed page. PCL files contain commands that instruct the printer on how to print the document, including details like size, layout, and resolution. Initially designed for HP's inkjet and dot matrix printers, PCL has evolved to support various printer types, including laser printers. Its simplicity and efficiency have made it a widely adopted standard in the printing industry.

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Portable Network Graphics (.png)

The Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file extension, established in 1996, serves as a widely-used raster graphics format that supports lossless data compression. Initially developed as a superior, patent-free replacement for the GIF format, PNG is prevalent in the IT industry for web design, digital photography, and complex graphics due to its capability to handle detailed images with transparent backgrounds and its extensive color range. Known for maintaining high-quality visuals without increasing file size significantly, PNG remains an indispensable tool in professional digital imaging and web development.

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How to convert PCL to PNG?

  1. Upload PCL File

    Click the Choose File button to select the PCL file.

  2. Select PCL Tools

    Choose any PCL to PNG converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your PNG

    Wait a few moments for the converter to complete its job, then download your PNG file.

Convert PCL to PNG

Tools

PCL Rotate

Rotate PCL to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to PNG.

PCL Flip

Flip PCL vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to PNG.

PNG Lossless Compression

Convert PCL to PNG and change the compression without loosing quality. A trade-off between file size and decoding speed.

PNG Color Mode

Convert PCL to Black & White (monochrome) PNG, 8-bit Grayscale PNG, 24-bit RGB PNG, and 32-bit RGBA PNG.

Interlaced PNG

Convert PCL to interlaced PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCL format to PNG?

To change PCL format to PNG, upload your PCL file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PCL file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted PNG file afterward.

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Convert PCL to PNG on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PCL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCL_INPUT_FILE --to png

Convert PCL to PNG on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to PCL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCL_INPUT_FILE --to png

Convert PCL to PNG on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to PCL file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCL_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCL_INPUT_FILE --to png

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