PCX to PNG Converter
Convert legacy PCX bitmaps to modern PNG.
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About Converting PCX to PNG
PCX is one of the oldest raster image formats, originally used by PC Paintbrush. It is largely obsolete and usually converted to PNG for modern use. When you need to move away from PCX, the usual reason is simple: obsolete.
Converting your PCX image to PNG solves that. PNG is a lossless raster image format that supports a full alpha-transparency channel. It is the standard choice for screenshots, logos, icons and any graphic with sharp edges or text where quality must be preserved exactly. In practice you gain lossless compression keeps every pixel intact and full alpha transparency. PrivConvert runs the whole PCX-to-PNG conversion in server memory and deletes your file the instant the PNG is ready — nothing is stored, logged or reused.
When this conversion helps
- You need lossless compression keeps every pixel intact
- You need full alpha transparency
- You need universally supported in browsers and editors
- Escaping a proprietary PCX file for the open PNG standard
- Sharing a PCX image with someone whose software expects PNG
Tips for best results
- PNG preserves quality exactly, so the conversion from PCX will not introduce any new compression artifacts.
- For the smallest possible PNG without visible quality loss, start from the highest-quality PCX you have.
- Files up to 250 MB are supported, and you can batch-convert several PCX files at once; each is processed privately and deleted immediately.
How to Convert PCX to PNG Online
You can convert PCX to PNG right in your browser in under a minute. What you gain with PNG: lossless compression keeps every pixel intact.
Drag and drop your file into the upload area, click to browse your device, or paste a URL to a file hosted online. You can upload files up to 250 MB and batch convert up to 20 files at once.
Once uploaded, the conversion from PCX to PNG starts automatically. The process runs entirely in an isolated environment - your data never leaves the secure pipeline.
Your converted file is ready instantly. Click the download button to save it to your device. The file is deleted from memory immediately after download.
Why choose PrivConvert?
Converting PCX to PNG should not mean handing a stranger a permanent copy of your data. PrivConvert processes everything in memory and forgets it instantly.
Files are processed in volatile memory (RAM) and purged the instant your download is ready — nothing is ever written to disk, cached or backed up.
Every upload and download is protected with TLS 1.3, so your image cannot be intercepted on the way to the server or back to you.
Convert instantly with no sign-up, no email and no profiling cookies. We never build a profile around you or the files you convert.
Runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS — no install, plugin or desktop software needed.
PCX vs PNG - Format Comparison
| Feature | PCX | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .pcx | .png |
| Full name | Picture Exchange | Portable Network Graphics |
| Introduced | — | 1996 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Encoding | Binary | Binary |
| Transparency | — | Yes |
| Open standard | — | Yes |
| Supported by PrivConvert | Yes (as input) | Yes (as output) |
| Privacy-safe conversion | In-memory, zero storage | |
| Max file size | 250 MB per file | |
| Batch support | Up to 20 files simultaneously | |
A converter you do not have to worry about
PrivConvert handles thousands of conversions every day for developers, designers and privacy-conscious people who need a image converted without handing over a permanent copy.