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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 (.icon)

An ICON file, an abbreviation for Icon Image File, is primarily used in Microsoft Windows operating systems to represent graphical icons. These files are essential for visually identifying applications, files, and folders, enhancing user experience through graphical representation. ICON files support multiple sizes and color depths, ensuring compatibility and visual clarity across different display settings. Introduced in the early versions of Windows, ICON files have evolved to accommodate higher resolutions and color variations, aligning with advancements in display technology. Their primary function is to provide a quick, intuitive visual reference for software and system elements.

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How to convert PCX to ICON?

  1. Upload PCX File

    Choose any PCX image from your computer, or drag & drop a PCX file onto this page.

  2. Select PCX Tools

    To customize PCX to ICON conversion, use the available tools before clicking the Convert button.

  3. Download Your ICON

    Wait for the converter to finish and download your ICON image.

Convert PCX to ICON

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCX format to ICON?

To change PCX format to ICON, 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 ICON file afterward.

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Convert PCX to ICON 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 icon

Convert PCX to ICON 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 icon

Convert PCX to ICON 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 icon

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