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Why convert PCX to PICON?
Fast
Your file is converted in under 30 seconds in our cloud.
Secure
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
Quality preserved
Maximum quality preserved during conversion.
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 PICON format
PICON — Personal Icon
PICON is a face image database format used to associate small portrait images with email addresses. The PICON (Personal Icons) project created a large database of 48×48 pixel XPM-format face images keyed to internet email domains, used by some email clients.
Common uses
- Personal icon face image databases
- Legacy email client avatar images
- Converting PICON face images to modern formats
- Historical internet identity image archives
Related conversions
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PCX to PICON?
Upload your PCX file above, choose PICON as the output format, then click Convert. Your PICON file is ready to download in seconds — nothing to install, and it works in your browser.
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.
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