PCX to EXR converter
Turn PCX into EXR
Send us the PCX you already have and take away a EXR. Handled on our servers, deleted the moment the job ends.
or drag and drop files here
PCX files • Max 25MB per file • Up to 10 files
Both formats, briefly
PCXIN
PCX is a DOS era format, originally the native file of PC Paintbrush, and for years it was how images moved between early PC programs. It uses run length encoding, supports palettes up to 24 bit color, and is simple enough that a decoder fits in a page of code. Nothing new is written in PCX today. You run into it in old archives, scanner utilities and retro computing projects.
EXROUT
EXR was developed at Industrial Light & Magic for images that hold more range than a screen can display. Pixel values are 16 or 32 bit floating point, so a highlight can be recorded far above white and pulled back later in the grade. One file can also carry many channels at once, such as depth, motion vectors and separate render passes, which is why compositing and CGI pipelines work in it. Convert to PNG or JPG when the frame simply needs to be looked at.
Three steps, start to finish
Add your PCX
Drag it onto the page, or pull it in from your computer, Google Drive or Dropbox.
EXR is preselected
This page is already set to write EXR. Switch the target if you change your mind.
Take the EXR
Grab the result the moment the job clears. Your upload is wiped straight afterwards.