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Paintbrush bitmap image
File type: Dangerous and malicious file, Bitmap image file
Files with pcx file extension can be commonly found as bitmap pictures saved in old Paintbrush program. Can be opened in most modern graphic editors.
File type category:
Dangerous and malicious file
Bitmap image file
Date updated: July 14, 2025
The pcx file extension is commonly used for bitmap image format created originally in Paintbrush program.
This format is supported by most optical scanners, fax programs, and desktop publishing systems.
MIME types:
application/pcx
application/x-pcx
image/pcx
image/x-pc-paintbrush
image/x-pcx
zz-application/zz-winassoc-pcx
Use any graphics viewer/editor to open *.pcx files.
PCX format can be saved to another bitmap format in almost any current graphic editor.
Software applications that can open pcx files:
Software applications that can edit pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
Programs for viewing pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that convert pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
On-line services
Software apps that import pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that export pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that print pcx files:
Software applications that handle other tasks involving pcx files:
Microsoft Windows
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