The Picture Exchange file format, shortened PCX, with the .pcx filename extension is an image file format developed by ZSoft Corporation. It was initially released in 1985 as a lossless bitmap image format and for a time was the default file format for PC paintbrush. The format is now largely superseded by other formats given the target platforms for the software associated with the format are no longer in production, i.e. MS DOS and Windows 1.0.
The .emf extension file is an Enhanced MetaFile format that is a spool format used as a backup for printing in Windows. It is the 32-bit version of the 16-bit WMF (Windows Metafile Format) files. It is a vector graphics file that saves images in RGB format that is compatible with most of the imaging applications.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for PCX to EMF conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload PCX files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized EMF results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent EMF audio with dependable progress tracking.
Later iterations of the format supported 24bit color palette, upgrading from the original 2 to 4 colors. Byte ordering used by the format is little endian ordering with three blocks; a 128 byte header, image data and an optional 256 color palette. Image data is stored in an orthoganal arrangement of scan lines ordered from the top to the bottom. Files can eiher be compressed using the simple RLE (Run Length Encoding) algorithm or uncompressed.
The .emf extension file format is not dependent on the device and the graphics quality is maintained irrespective of the printer's dpi (dots per inch) resolution. When a print command is given, and the printer is already in the process of printing a file, the new file will be read by the computer and stored either on the hard disk or in the memory so that it can be printed later.
Upload your image file in the PCX format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select EMF as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted vector file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.