PGX to HEIF Converter

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The converter processes PGX images rapidly. Most PGX to HEIF conversions finish within moments of starting.

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Your PGX files are deleted right after conversion, and HEIF outputs are erased within 24 hours. Your data remains entirely confidential.

How to convert PGX to HEIF

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

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Choose heif 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 heif file right afterwards

About formats

PGX is a simple single-component raster image format defined as part of the JPEG 2000 standard (ISO/IEC 15444) for use in conformance testing and verification of JPEG 2000 codec implementations. Introduced around 2000 alongside the JPEG 2000 specification itself, PGX files store a single image component (one color channel or grayscale plane) with a text header followed by raw pixel data, providing an unambiguous reference representation against which encoder and decoder outputs can be compared sample by sample. The header is a single ASCII line specifying endianness (ML for big-endian, LM for little-endian), signedness (+ for unsigned, - for signed), bit depth (1 to 32 bits), width, and height. The pixel data follows as raw binary values, each occupying the minimum number of bytes needed for the specified bit depth, with one value per pixel. For multi-component images (like RGB), each component is stored in a separate PGX file. The format's deliberate simplicity — no compression, no metadata, no multi-channel support — ensures there are no ambiguities in interpretation that could mask codec bugs. One advantage is verification precision: PGX's uncompressed, exactly-specified representation allows bit-exact comparison of decoded JPEG 2000 output against reference images, essential for certifying that a codec implementation conforms to the standard. The format's role in the JPEG 2000 conformance testing framework means it is implemented by every serious JPEG 2000 codec (OpenJPEG, Kakadu, etc.) and used in the official ISO conformance test suite. PGX files can also be processed by ImageMagick and various JPEG 2000 development tools.
Initial release: 2000
HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a container format for images and image sequences standardized by the Moving Picture Experts Group as ISO/IEC 23008-12, first published in 2015. HEIF is built on the ISO Base Media File Format (ISOBMFF, the same container used for MP4 video), providing a flexible structure that can hold single images, image collections, image sequences (like animations or bursts), and derived images with non-destructive editing operations. The container is codec-agnostic — while the most common implementation pairs HEIF with HEVC/H.265 compression (branded as HEIC by Apple), the standard also accommodates AV1 compression (creating the AVIF variant), H.266/VVC, and other future codecs. HEIF supports features that JPEG lacks: 10-bit and 12-bit color depth, wide color gamuts (Display P3, BT.2020), lossless compression, alpha transparency, depth maps, thumbnail images, and Exif/XMP metadata — all within a single file. Auxiliary image items can store computational photography data like depth maps, HDR gain maps, and semantic segmentation masks. One advantage is the format's future-proof architecture: by separating the container from the codec, HEIF can adopt newer, more efficient compression technologies without changing the file structure, metadata handling, or application-level APIs. The substantial compression improvement over JPEG is another core strength — HEVC-based HEIF typically achieves 40-50% file size reduction compared to JPEG at the same visual quality, beneficial for storage and bandwidth. HEIF is supported by Apple's ecosystem (iOS, macOS), Windows 10/11, Android 10+, GIMP, ImageMagick, and Adobe products.
Initial release: 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PGX to HEIF?

HEIF is a widely supported format, making it easy to view, share, and use images that originated as JPEG 2000 test images in standards conformance testing.

What programs open HEIF files?

HEIF files open in most image viewers and editors — including web browsers, system preview tools, Photoshop, GIMP, and Paint on Windows.

What makes PGX files different?

PGX is a deliberately simple, single-component raw image format. Its sole purpose is providing unambiguous test data for JPEG 2000 compliance.

Can I convert multiple PGX files at once?

Yes — upload several PGX files in a single session and convert them all to HEIF simultaneously. Batch processing saves considerable time.

Is my PGX data kept private?

Uploaded files are deleted immediately after conversion, and converted files are removed within 24 hours. Your data stays private and secure.