PCX dates back to MS-DOS paint programs in the early 1980s, decades before digital camera RAW formats existed, and it stores image data with simple RLE (run-length encoding) compression that works best on images with large areas of solid color rather than detailed photography. Converting a demosaiced RAW photo to PCX is mainly about compatibility with legacy software, older printing systems, or specific industrial and scientific imaging tools that were built around PCX support long before modern camera formats were standardized.
Since PCX's compression isn't particularly efficient on photographic content, expect the converted file to be considerably larger than a JPG or PNG export of the same RAW photo, which benefit from far more modern compression technology.
- Install Batchify Image Converter and Resizer Pro, which supports 47 RAW camera formats.
- Open the app and select Batch Mode for multiple files, or Individual Mode for a single RAW file.
- Drag your RAW files or folder into the app window, enabling recursive folder scanning if needed.
- Set the "From" format to RAW (or your specific camera format) and the "To" format to PCX.
- Click Convert. PCX files are written to the output folder, fully offline.
- Supports 47 RAW camera formats from major manufacturers
- Produces standard PCX files for legacy and specialized software compatibility
- Bulk-convert an entire shoot's worth of RAW files in one batch
- Multi-core processing for fast handling of large batches
- Runs fully offline, keeping unreleased material private
- No recurring subscription or hidden upload limits
Is PCX still used today?
It's largely been replaced by more modern formats for everyday use, but some legacy software, older printing systems, and specialized industrial or scientific imaging tools still rely on PCX support.
Will my PCX file be much larger than a JPG export?
Likely yes, since PCX's simple RLE compression is far less efficient on photographic content than modern formats, which can result in considerably larger files.
Can I batch-convert a whole shoot of RAW files to PCX?
Yes, Batch Mode handles entire folders, including nested sub-folders, in a single conversion run.
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