CDT to PCX Converter

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Convert CDT templates to PCX with high fidelity. Your CorelDRAW design carries over to the PCX image format accurately.

Cloud Processing

Server-side conversion means no drain on your device. CDT files are processed quickly on Convertio infrastructure.

Quality Results

From CDT to PCX in moments — Convertio extracts your CorelDRAW template content into a portable PCX image result.

How to convert CDT to PCX

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose pcx or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your pcx file right afterwards

About formats

CDT (CorelDRAW Template) is a template file format used by CorelDRAW, Corel Corporation's vector graphics editor available since January 1989. A CDT file is structurally identical to a standard CDR document — sharing the same RIFF-based container, vector object types, color definitions, and page layout capabilities — but is designated as a reusable starting point for new designs rather than a finished artwork file. When opened in CorelDRAW, a CDT creates a new untitled document pre-populated with the template's content, leaving the original template unchanged for repeated use. This workflow mirrors the template model found in office productivity suites, adapted for graphic design. CDT files commonly contain pre-built layouts for business cards, brochures, letterheads, certificates, posters, and other standardized print materials, complete with placeholder text, guide lines, bleed areas, and properly configured color spaces for print output. One advantage is workflow consistency — design teams can distribute branded templates ensuring every new document starts with correct dimensions, margins, fonts, and color palettes aligned to corporate identity standards. The format also saves significant setup time: rather than configuring document properties and recreating layout elements from scratch, designers begin with a production-ready foundation. Corel ships hundreds of CDT templates with CorelDRAW installations, and the format is supported across CorelDRAW versions with the same compatibility considerations as CDR.
Developer: Corel Corporation
Initial release: 1989
PCX (PiCture eXchange) is a raster image format created by ZSoft Corporation in 1985 as the native format of their PC Paintbrush application, one of the first painting programs for IBM PC compatibles. The format uses a simple run-length encoding (RLE) compression scheme that works by replacing consecutive identical pixel values with a count-value pair, achieving modest compression on images with large areas of uniform color. A PCX file consists of a 128-byte header (specifying dimensions, color depth, palette information, DPI, and encoding method), the RLE-compressed pixel data organized in scan-line order, and an optional 256-color palette appended after the image data. The format evolved through several versions supporting increasing color depths: 1-bit monochrome, 4-bit (16 colors), 8-bit (256 colors), and 24-bit true color using multiple color planes. PCX became one of the most popular image formats during the DOS era, widely supported by paint programs, word processors, desktop publishers, and early games throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. One advantage was broad DOS-era software compatibility — PCX served as a practical interchange format when competing programs used proprietary raster formats. The simplicity of RLE decoding is another strength, requiring minimal CPU and memory resources ideal for the hardware of that period. While PNG, JPEG, and other modern formats have replaced PCX in contemporary use, the format remains encountered in legacy archives and retro computing contexts.
Developer: ZSoft Corporation
Initial release: 1985

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert CDT to PCX?

Convert CDT to PCX to extract a ready-to-use image from a CorelDRAW template — accessible without specialized tools.

What programs open PCX files?

PCX files open in IrfanView, XnView, GIMP, and Photoshop. It is a legacy format from early PC graphics.

Is CDT to PCX conversion quick?

Very quick. Cloud infrastructure handles conversion in moments — complex templates are no exception.

How does Convertio handle my uploaded files?

CDT uploads are removed right after processing completes. Converted downloads are auto-deleted within 24 hours.

Does it work on mobile devices?

It does. Open Convertio on your smartphone or tablet browser and convert CDT files just like on a desktop.

Is quality preserved when converting CDT to PCX?

The converter maintains high fidelity. Output quality closely matches the source CDT template design.