How to convert PCX to BMP
- Add your .PCX file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .BMP in a few seconds.
- Download your new .BMP file.
What to expect
- BMP files are typically larger than the source PCX because standard 24-bit BMP stores pixels without compression, while PCX uses RLE.
- Most converters output 24-bit BMP by default; if you need an 8-bit palette BMP, check the export options before saving.
- Neither PCX nor standard BMP supports transparency, so no alpha channel data is added or lost during conversion.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting PCX to BMP lose image quality?
No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is reproduced exactly in the output
.bmp file.Why is the BMP larger than the original PCX?
Standard 24-bit BMP stores raw pixel bytes with no compression, while PCX uses RLE to compact runs of identical pixels.
Can I convert many PCX files to BMP at once?
Yes - XnConvert, reaConverter, and FastStone Image Viewer all support batch conversion, as does ImageMagick from the command line.
Should I convert to BMP or PNG instead?
Use BMP only if the target application specifically requires it; otherwise PNG is a better choice - it is lossless, widely supported, and produces a smaller file than uncompressed BMP.
Programs that convert PCX: Picture Resize Free Online Images Converter · Adobe Illustrator · reaConverter · Diagram Designer · PhotoFiltre Studio · Xara Page & Layout Designer · Artweaver · FastStone Image Viewer
