How to Convert PCX to TIFF — Quick & Free
Fast, instant PCX to TIFF conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .pcx file and get .tiff in seconds.
Batch Settings
About PCX to TIFF Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert PCX to TIFF online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .pcx file to CocoConvert, pick TIFF as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. PCX is a widely used file format. TIFF is an uncompressed or losslessly compressed format favoured in print, publishing, and professional photography. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your PCX file is decoded and re-encoded as TIFF. Converting PCX to TIFF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert PCX to TIFF
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1. Upload PCX
Drop your .pcx file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select TIFF
Choose .tiff from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .tiff file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert PCX to TIFF
Your PCX file is decoded and re-encoded as TIFF.
Your PCX file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in TIFF format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
PCX
.pcx file
| Extension | .pcx |
| MIME Type | image/x-pcx |
| Category | Image |
TIFF
.tiff file
| Extension | .tiff |
| MIME Type | image/tiff |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert PCX to TIFF?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a TIFF file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PCX to TIFF conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free PCX to TIFF conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is PCX to TIFF conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded PCX file and the converted TIFF file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting PCX to TIFF lose quality?
Converting PCX to TIFF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert TIFF back to PCX?
Yes, CocoConvert supports TIFF to PCX conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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