File Extension Database

Open PCX File

The PCX extension file is a raster image format developed by ZSoft.

ZSoft Corporation from Marietta, Georgia, United States is a defunct application that had functionality similar to PaintBrush, native to DOS.

The PCX file became one of the most popular original bitmap image formats for the DOS / Windows platform.

The PCX supports 24-bit color images, 8-bit color grayscale and indexed images, and 1-bit black and white images.

The PCX format was compressed using RLE encoding and has been largely replaced by newer image formats, but is still used by some fax and scan applications.

Multi-page PCX fax documents use the DCX extension.

Software to open a PCX file

Typical PCX application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)\Photoshop.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open PCX files:

Adobe - Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Photoshop.PCXFile.11

How Can I Open PCX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PCX file is to find a PCX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PCX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PCX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PCX file opener then try to search online for "PCX viewer", "application to open PCX file" or "open PCX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PCX file

How Can I Open PCX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PCX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PCX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PCX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PCX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PCX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PCX file then try to search for "PCX viewer", "application to open PCX file" or "read PCX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PCX file

How Can I Open PCX File on Android

If you downloaded a PCX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PCX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PCX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PCX viewer", "PCX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PCX File on iPhone or iPad

To open PCX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PCX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PCX". This way you can find apps which can open PCX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PCX viewer" or "PCX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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