PCX to ICO Converter

Convert PCX files to ICO free in your browser — no signup, no install, and the file is never uploaded to a server. ICO opens almost anywhere, so the result works where PCX did not.

Completely free Files are never uploaded No signup required
Drop files or click to select
PCX → ICO

What changes in this conversion

  • ICO opens almost everywhere, so the converted file will work on devices and programs that refused the original PCX.

How to use

  1. Add your PCX file

    Drag the PCX file onto the drop area above, or click it to pick a file from your device. You can add several files at once.

  2. Confirm ICO as the output

    ICO is already selected as the output format on this page. You can set the output width and height. Quality stays untouched because this format is lossless.

  3. Run the conversion

    Press the convert button. A single image is usually done before you finish reading this sentence.

  4. Download the ICO file

    When it finishes, download the ICO file. Converting multiple files gives you the option to download them together as a ZIP.

About these formats

PCX PCX Image

An early image format used by PC Paintbrush in the DOS era of the 1980s. It is rarely used today, so old files usually need conversion to be viewed.

Commonly used for Legacy DOS graphics, old scanned material

PCX File format reference

ICO Icon File

The format used for Windows icons and website favicons, capable of holding several sizes from 16x16 up to 256x256 inside a single file.

Commonly used for Website favicons, Windows application icons

ICO File format reference

Frequently asked questions

Is converting PCX to ICO really free?

Yes. PCX to ICO conversion is completely free with no signup, no watermark, and no daily limit on the free plan for ordinary use.

Are my PCX files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the PCX file never leaves your device. That is also why it works without an internet connection once the page has loaded.

Does the ICO file get bigger than the PCX?

It can go either way. Both formats are lossless, so nothing is thrown away — the size difference comes from how each one packs the same data.

Is there a file size limit for PCX to ICO conversion?

The free plan handles files up to 200MB. Because processing happens on your own device, very large files depend on your computer's memory rather than a server quota.

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