Paintbrush Bitmap Image File
General Information
| Title | PCX File Extension |
| Extension | .pcx |
| Full Form | Paintbrush Bitmap Image File |
| File Type | Raster Graphics File |
| Developer | ZSoft Corporation |
| MIME Type | image/x-pcx |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store bitmap images |
| Additional Functions | Simple compression |
| Features | Indexed color, Run-length encoding |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on resolution, color depth |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Digital Art | Yes |
| Scanned Images | Yes |
| Legacy Software | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Scan for viruses |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1985 |
| Latest Version | 5.0 (1991) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 CorelDRAW |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| IrfanView |
Free | Windows |