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PiCture eXchange (.pcx)

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.

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Microsoft Windows Icon (.ico)

The ICO file extension, standing for "Icon", is integral to Microsoft Windows for storing icons of different sizes and color depths. Its primary use is to display graphical representations of executable programs, files, and folders within the Windows operating system. The ICO format's origins trace back to the early versions of Windows, evolving over the decades to support enhanced resolutions and alpha transparency. Today, ICO files ensure visually consistent and scalable icons that maintain their appearance across various display settings, aligning with modern user interface standards.

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How to convert PCX to ICO?

  1. Upload PCX File

    Select a PCX image from your computer, or drag & drop it on the page.

  2. Select PCX Tools

    Choose any PCX to ICO converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your ICO

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

Convert PCX to ICO

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCX format to ICO?

To change PCX format to ICO, 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 ICO file afterward.

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Convert PCX to ICO on macOS

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

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

Convert PCX to ICO 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 PCX file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCX_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCX_INPUT_FILE --to ico

Convert PCX to ICO on Linux

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

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

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