A .PCX file is a PCX File Format associated with Images. Complete guide to historic .PCX graphics widely used on MS-DOS PC games and ZSoft Paintbrush.

How do I open a .PCX file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .PCX files using GIMP, Adobe Photoshop, IrfanView, XnView. If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .PCX to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .PCX file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Header magic byte 0x0A identifies ZSoft PCX files

Can I convert a .PCX file to other formats?

Yes! .PCX can be converted to formats such as .JPG directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .PCX file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .PCX file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .PCX files?

You can open .PCX files using GIMP, Adobe Photoshop, IrfanView, XnView.

Images • MIME: image/x-pcx

.PCX – PCX File Format

Complete guide to historic .PCX graphics widely used on MS-DOS PC games and ZSoft Paintbrush.

Primary Category Images

MIME Type image/x-pcx

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .PCX

GIMP

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Adobe Photoshop

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IrfanView

windows, mac, linux • Free

XnView

windows, mac, linux • Free