How to open .pcx file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .pcx file. The full name of the file is Paintbrush Bitmap Image File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is ZSoft.

.pcx file extension (Paintbrush Bitmap Image File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Raster Image Files ZSoft Paintbrush Bitmap Image File
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Programs using this file extension: .pcx
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Windows Picture and Fax Viewer
  • Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 11
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6
  • Corel PaintShop Pro X5
  • Corel WordPerfect Office X6
  • ACD Systems Canvas 14
  • ACD Systems ACDSee 15
  • Nuance OmniPage Ultimate
  • GIMP
  • ZSoft PC Paintbrush
MAC OS
MAC
  • Adobe Photoshop CC
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 11
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6
  • Planamesa NeoOffice
  • Nuance OmniPage Pro X
  • GIMP
Linux
Linux
  • GIMP


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