Convert JPG to PCX
Convert JPG files to PCX locally, completely free and with maximum privacy.
Drag and drop your files here
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How to convert JPG to PCX
- Drop your .jpg files above, or click Upload Files. You can add many files at once.
- PCX is already selected as the output. Open the settings (gear icon) to fine-tune the result.
- Click Convert All. ImageMagick runs inside your browser through WebAssembly; nothing is uploaded.
- Download your .pcx files as soon as each one finishes.
What to know about JPG to PCX conversion
- PCX is lossless: it stores the decoded image exactly, which usually makes files larger than the original JPG, but prevents further quality loss when you edit again.
- PCX is best for legacy DOS-era graphics and old scanning software, and opens in GIMP, IrfanView and legacy software.
JPG vs PCX
| Feature | JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) | PCX (ZSoft PC Paintbrush) |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossy | lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | photographs and images where a small file size matters | legacy DOS-era graphics and old scanning software |
| Opens in | every browser, phone, camera and image editor | GIMP, IrfanView and legacy software |
JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): A popular lossy compressed image format, widely used for digital photographs and web images.
PCX (ZSoft PC Paintbrush): A legacy raster format from the DOS era, still used by some scanning and fax software.
Conversion options
- Resize by width, height or both (aspect ratio is preserved)
- Filters: grayscale, sepia, blur and sharpen
- Custom output file name
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert JPG to PCX here?
Yes. Your files are processed entirely on your own device by WebAssembly code running in the browser. They are never uploaded, so nobody else can see them, and the converter keeps working even if your connection drops after the page loads.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no server-side limit. The only limit is the memory available to your browser, typically 1.5–4 GB on desktop computers.
Can I convert several JPG files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted in parallel according to your device's CPU cores, and you can apply the same settings to all of them.
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- PDF to PCX
- WEBP to PCX
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- GIF to PCX
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- AVIF to PCX
- ICO to PCX
- TIFF to PCX
- BMP to PCX
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