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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 XZ format
XZ — XZ Compressed File
XZ is a single-file compression format using the LZMA2 algorithm, which provides some of the best compression ratios available for general-purpose single-file compression. It is the default format for many Linux distribution packages and kernel releases. While compression is slow, decompression is surprisingly fast, making it ideal for distributable archives.
Common uses
- Linux kernel and software release compression
- Arch Linux package format (.pkg.tar.xz)
- Maximum compression of source code and text
- Firmware and embedded image distribution
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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.