How do I convert PGM to PCX?

Drop your PGM file onto the converter above, make sure PCX is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the PCX file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert PGM to PCX here?

Yes. PGM to PCX conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the PGM to PCX converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting PGM to PCX reduce quality?

No — PCX preserves the content of your PGM file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple PGM files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert PCX back to PGM?

Yes — use our PCX to PGM converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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Convert PGM to PCX

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How to convert PGM to PCX

1
Add your PGM files
Drag and drop PGM files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose PCX
PCX is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your PCX
Download each PCX file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

PGM vs PCX

From

PGM · Portable Graymap

PGM is the grayscale member of the Netpbm family: uncompressed, simple and easy to parse.

Type: Image
Extension: .pgm
MIME: image/x-portable-graymap
Best for: grayscale image processing

Lossless

All PGM conversions →

PCX · PC Paintbrush

PCX is one of the earliest PC image formats from ZSoft's PC Paintbrush, using simple run-length compression.

Type: Image
Extension: .pcx
MIME: image/x-pcx
Best for: legacy DOS-era graphics

Legacy format

All PCX conversions →

Need it the other way around? Convert PCX to PGM.

PGM to PCX: frequently asked questions

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