Convert PCX to XPM
Convert PCX images to XPM 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 XPM (X PixMap) file extension is a format used for storing pixmap images, primarily in the X Window System for Unix-based systems. Developed in the late 1980s, it allows for the storage of images in plain text, making it human-readable and editable. XPM files are mainly utilized for defining icons and graphical elements in software applications. They support transparency and can be easily integrated into programming languages such as C, enhancing the customization and visual appeal of user interfaces. The format's simplicity and flexibility have cemented its role in software development and graphical design.
Drag & drop any PCX file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.
Use the tools available for converting PCX to XPM and click the Convert button.
When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final XPM image.
To change PCX format to XPM, 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 XPM 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.