Free online PCT to PNG converter

Older Macintosh PICT graphics may not open in current apps or workflows that accept PNG only. Converting them produces a widely supported raster image for sharing or inserting into documents.

What the PCT format is

PCT is an extension for Macintosh PICT graphics, a format used by classic Mac software for QuickDraw pictures. A PICT file can contain drawing commands and bitmap content, and may appear in graphics or page-layout files from older Mac systems.

What the PNG format is

PNG is a widely supported raster format used in websites, office documents, and image editors. Its compression is lossless and it supports transparency, but it stores pixels rather than an editable set of drawing commands.

How to convert PCT to PNG

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1. Upload the PCT file to the converter on this page. You can add several files for batch conversion; each file is subject to the size limit shown on the page.
2. Before converting, set any needed options: pages, resolution, image size, max width, max height, or auto orient.
3. Convert the files and download the PNG results. The conversion runs on the server with LibreOffice, then ImageMagick.

Offline with desktop software

LibreOffice Draw is free and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the PCT file with File → Open, then choose File → Export. Select PNG as the file type, configure the export options if prompted, and save the result.

Quality and compatibility

Conversion renders PICT content as pixels, so the PNG does not preserve editable drawing operations. Set an adequate export resolution for the intended display or print size; enlarging the result cannot restore detail absent from the source. Legacy PICT features may also render differently in modern software.