WPG to PCD Converter

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Upload and convert WPG to PCD in moments. Server-side processing keeps the workflow fast regardless of your device's capabilities.

Wide Compatibility

Convert WPG to PCD and dozens of other formats. Convertio supports hundreds of conversion directions for maximum flexibility.

Format Bridge

Bridge the gap between WPG and modern formats. The converter handles the technical translation so you get a clean PCD file.

How to convert WPG to PCD

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

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Choose pcd 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 pcd file right afterwards

About formats

WPG (WordPerfect Graphics) is a mixed vector/raster image format developed by WordPerfect Corporation and introduced with WordPerfect 5.0 on May 5, 1988. The format was designed to provide a native graphics capability for WordPerfect documents, supporting both vector drawing elements (lines, curves, polygons, text with font specifications, and filled shapes) and embedded raster images in a single file. WPG exists in two major versions: WPG1, which supports 1-bit and indexed color rasters up to 256 colors with optional run-length encoding compression, and WPG2, introduced later, which added true-color (24-bit) support, OLE object embedding, and enhanced vector capabilities. The vector portion of WPG files stores resolution-independent drawing commands that can be scaled and printed at any output device's native resolution, while the raster portion handles photographic and scanned content. During WordPerfect's peak market dominance in the late 1980s and early 1990s, WPG was one of the most commonly encountered graphics formats in business and legal document workflows, used for logos, diagrams, letterheads, and clip art. One advantage is the hybrid vector/raster capability: WPG could combine scalable line art with photographic imagery in a single file at a time when most formats handled only one or the other, making it practical for the mixed-content graphics typical of business documents. Continued accessibility is another strength — WPG files remain readable by LibreOffice, Corel's current software suite (which inherited WordPerfect), ImageMagick, XnView, and Inkscape, ensuring decades-old documents remain viewable.
Initial release: 1988
PCD (Photo CD) is a proprietary image format developed by Eastman Kodak in partnership with Philips, launched in 1992 as a system for transferring 35mm film photographs to compact discs for digital viewing and printing. Each PCD file stores a single photograph at five different resolutions in a hierarchical structure called an Image Pac: Base/16 (192x128), Base/4 (384x256), Base (768x512), 4Base (1536x1024), and 16Base (3072x2048), with optional 64Base (6144x4096) on Pro Photo CD discs. Images are stored in Kodak's proprietary YCC color space (a variant of CIE Lab via the Photo YCC color model), which captures a wider gamut than sRGB, at 8 bits per component in the luminance channel and subsampled chrominance. The multi-resolution pyramid is encoded using a progressive scheme: the Base image is stored directly, and each higher resolution is stored as a residual (difference) that refines the upscaled previous level, keeping the total file size manageable. One advantage is the exceptional scan quality: Photo CD scans were performed on Kodak's professional PIW (Photo Imaging Workstation) scanners by trained operators, producing consistently excellent results from 35mm negatives and slides — often better than what contemporary consumer flatbed scanners could achieve. The multi-resolution structure is another notable feature: a single PCD file serves needs from thumbnail browsing to high-resolution printing without separate file versions. PCD files can be read by Adobe Photoshop, ImageMagick, GIMP (via plugin), IrfanView, and XnView, ensuring continued access to the millions of Photo CD images created during the format's commercial peak in the 1990s.
Developer: Eastman Kodak
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert WPG to PCD?

WPG has almost zero support outside the Corel ecosystem. Converting to PCD lets you use those graphics in standard design and publishing tools.

Which apps support PCD format?

IrfanView, XnView, GIMP, and Kodak Photo CD compatible software. Some older photo managers also read PCD.

Is the original resolution preserved?

Yes — the pixel dimensions of your WPG image are maintained in the PCD output. No downscaling or cropping happens during conversion.

How long does WPG to PCD conversion take?

Most conversions finish in seconds. Processing time depends on file size and server load, but standard images are typically converted almost instantly.

Do I need to pay for this converter?

Basic WPG to PCD conversions are free. Convertio offers premium tiers for heavier workloads with faster processing and priority support.

Are colors preserved during conversion?

Color data from the WPG file is mapped accurately into PCD. The conversion maintains the original color profile as closely as the target format allows.