How to Convert BMP to PCX

BMP and PCX are both old, simple bitmap formats from the early days of PC graphics, but PCX is even older, originally popularized by MS-DOS paint programs in the early 1980s, and it stores image data with RLE (run-length encoding) compression by default, unlike BMP which is typically uncompressed. Converting BMP to PCX can shrink file size, especially for images with large areas of solid color, while remaining compatible with the same kind of legacy software and older imaging tools that BMP itself is often used for.

This conversion is mainly relevant for compatibility with specific legacy printing systems or older industrial and scientific imaging tools that were built around PCX support before more modern formats became common.

1. Install Turbo Batch Image Converter Pro on your Windows PC.
2. Open the app and select Batch Mode for multiple files, or Individual Mode for a single BMP.
3. Drag your BMP file or folder into the app window, enabling recursive folder scanning if needed.
4. Set the "From" format to BMP and the "To" format to PCX.
5. Click Convert. PCX files are written to the output folder, fully offline.

• 100% offline — your images are never uploaded anywhere
• Bulk conversion of entire folders, including sub-folders, in one click
• Produces standard PCX files for legacy and specialized software compatibility
• Multi-core processing for fast handling of large batches
• Option to delete original BMP files automatically after conversion
• No recurring subscription or hidden upload limits