What Is a PCX File?
A file with the PCXfile extensionis a Paintbrush bitmap image file that stands for “Picture Exchange.”
Multipage PCX files are saved with the .DCX file extension.
If you’d rather see the PCX file online,PCXViewer.comis a good choice.
Two examples includeZamzarandFileZigZag, both of which areonlineconverters that don’t make you download the converter to use it.
Still Can’t Open It?
Don’t confuse the PXC format with this bitmap image format.
PXC files are Photodex cache files that are created by and opened with the now-discontinued Photodex ProShow.
Those are either data files used with thePerfect Worldvideo game, orMicrosoft Configuration Managerfiles.
Structurally, after the 128-byte header information is the image data followed by the optional 256-color palette.
FAQ
First, convert the PCX file to a format that Word supports like PNG or JPEG.
Then,insert the picture into Microsoft Word.
Use a free file converter like Convertio to convert PCX files toEPSfiles or vice-versa.
Convertio can convert both formats to other image formats as well.
WPG (WordPerfect Graphic) is a format used in WordPerfect forvector and bitmap images.
WPG files can be opened in PaintShop Pro, Inkscape, and the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
They can also be converted to more user-friendly formats.
