JPG to PCX

Upload a JPG file and download it as PCX. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a JPG file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the JPG file on the orange block above, or press “Choose JPG”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to PCX”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the PCX file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How JPG to PCX conversion works

JPEG Image (JPG) uses lossy DCT compression that permanently discards fine pixel detail to achieve small file sizes, ideal for photographs. PCX file (PCX) stores data in the PCX format. This embeds the raster image inside a document container, fixing its dimensions on the page. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. The result is a standard PCX file readable by any compatible application. 1converter handles JPG-to-PCX conversion server-side: files are uploaded over HTTPS, processed on isolated cloud infrastructure, and the converted output is available for download for 24 hours before automatic deletion. No account is required for standard conversions.

Sources and specifications

Quality levels for JPG → PCX

LevelFile sizeSpeed
Low qualitySmallest file, basic qualityVery smallVery fast
Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and qualityMediumFast
High qualityLarger file, great qualityLargeModerate
Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible qualityVery largeSlow

Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.

When to convert

What the PCX file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Converts JPEG photos into PCX raster format used by legacy graphics workflows
  • Can reduce file size when the image fits a limited PCX palette
  • Preparing art assets for software or ROM tools that only accept PCX
  • Converting scanned images into a format used by legacy DOS/Windows utilities

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The PCX file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
  • Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting JPG to PCX.

Ask supportAll questions
Will converting JPG to PCX keep the same visual quality?
PCX is a raster container and typically uses palette-based encoding (often 8-bit) with RLE or similar compression, so the result may differ from the original JPEG’s lossy DCT look.
How does PCX compression compare to JPG compression?
JPG uses lossy DCT compression designed for photos, while PCX commonly stores palettized pixels and uses simple run-length style compression, which can change artifacts and file size.
Is the PCX output editable like the original JPG?
PCX remains raster (pixel-based), not vector; you can edit it in image editors, but palette reduction or re-encoding may limit color fidelity compared to the original JPG.
Will the converted PCX be compatible with older software?
Yes—PCX is widely supported by legacy viewers and tools that specifically expect PCX; ensure you pick a compatible color depth/palette if your target system is strict.

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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