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Why convert PCX to GZ?
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Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
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About the PCX format
PCX — Personal Computer Exchange
PCX is one of the earliest raster image formats for personal computers, developed by ZSoft Corporation in 1985 for their PC Paintbrush software. It was the dominant image format on DOS and early Windows systems before TIFF and JPEG became widespread.
Common uses
- Recovering old DOS and early Windows images
- Legacy paint software archives
- Converting early PC graphics to modern formats
- Historical computer graphics preservation
About the GZ format
GZ — Gzip Compressed File
GZ is a single-file compression format based on the DEFLATE algorithm, standardized in RFC 1952. Unlike ZIP or TAR, gzip compresses only a single file. It is ubiquitous on UNIX/Linux systems and is used heavily in HTTP content encoding (gzip compression for web pages), log compression, and as the compression layer in TGZ archives.
Common uses
- Compressing individual files on Linux/macOS
- HTTP content encoding for faster web page delivery
- Log file compression on servers
- Single-file distribution with good compression
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.