Convert NRW to PCX

The NRW file extension stands for Nikon Raw Image, a proprietary raw image format used by Nikon digital cameras, particularly the high-end COOLPIX models. NRW files store uncompressed, unprocessed image data, allowing for greater post-processing flexibility and higher image quality compared to compressed formats like JPEG. Introduced to support Windows Imaging Component (WIC) functions, NRW files enable photographers to adjust color, brightness, and other image attributes with precision. Compatible with various image editing software, including Nikon ViewNX2 and Adobe Photoshop, NRW files are essential for professional photography.

The PCX file extension, standing for PiCture eXchange, is a raster image format developed by ZSoft Corporation in 1985 for its PC Paintbrush software. It became one of the first widely accepted DOS imaging standards, supporting palette-indexed images from 2 to 256 colors and later true-color (24-bit) images. PCX files use RLE (Run-Length Encoding) compression, making them smaller in size. Although largely replaced by formats like BMP, JPEG, and PNG, PCX was pivotal in early computer graphics and is still supported by various image processing software.