How to convert PCX to PDF
- Add your .PCX file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PDF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PDF file.
What to expect
- The PDF contains the PCX as a raster image, not selectable text - the result is not searchable.
- PCX files often have no reliable DPI metadata, so the output page may appear very large or very small; set the correct DPI before converting if print size matters.
- ImageMagick uses JPEG compression inside the PDF by default, which is lossy - add
-compress Losslessto the command to preserve original quality.
Frequently asked questions
Will converting PCX to PDF reduce image quality?
Most tools, including IrfanView and GIMP, preserve the original quality. ImageMagick applies JPEG compression by default, which is lossy - add
-compress Lossless to avoid it.Can I put multiple PCX files into one PDF?
Yes - in ImageMagick run
magick *.pcx combined.pdf and each PCX becomes one page. XnConvert also supports batch conversion to a single PDF.Why does the PDF page size look wrong after conversion?
PCX files often lack reliable DPI data, so the converter falls back to a default (typically 72 or 96 DPI). Set the intended DPI in IrfanView under Image > Information, or add
-density 300 to the ImageMagick command.What is a PCX file exactly?
PCX is a raster image format developed by ZSoft in 1985, once common in DOS-era software. It uses simple RLE compression and supports color depths from 1-bit monochrome up to 24-bit truecolor.
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