Convert PCX to GIF
Convert PCX images to GIF format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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The PCX file extension, standing for PiCture eXchange, is a raster image format developed by ZSoft Corporation in 1985 for its PC Paintbrush software. It became one of the first widely accepted DOS imaging standards, supporting palette-indexed images from 2 to 256 colors and later true-color (24-bit) images. PCX files use RLE (Run-Length Encoding) compression, making them smaller in size. Although largely replaced by formats like BMP, JPEG, and PNG, PCX was pivotal in early computer graphics and is still supported by various image processing software.
The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is a bitmap image format developed by CompuServe in 1987. It is widely used for its support of animated images, allowing for the compression of graphics with low file sizes and without compromising quality. It's particularly popular on the internet for memes, short animations, and simple graphics due to its ability to loop animations seamlessly. GIFs support up to 256 colors and use the LZW compression algorithm to minimize file size. The format's historical significance lies in its ability to efficiently store and transmit images in an era of slower internet speeds and remains a staple in digital communication and web design today.
Start uploading a PCX image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your PCX file.
Before clicking the Convert button, use any available PCX to GIF tools.
You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your GIF file.
Convert PCX to GIF version 87a (GIF87a), or GIF version 89a (GIF89a).
Convert PCX to interlaced GIF.
To change PCX format to GIF, upload your PCX file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your PCX file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted GIF file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to PCX file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to PCX file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to PCX file location or include path to your input file.