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Here are 3 simple steps to convert your PICT file using our fast and free PICT file converter tool.
Extension | PICT |
Full Name | QuickDraw/PICT |
Type | Image |
Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
Format | Binary |
A PICT file is a graphics file format primarily associated with early Apple Macintosh computers. It was widely used in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a standard format for storing bitmap images on Macintosh systems. PICT files can contain both bitmap and vector graphics, making them versatile for various graphic applications. They were used for everything from simple icons and graphics to more complex illustrations and diagrams.
One distinctive feature of PICT files is their ability to store both black-and-white and color images, which was valuable in the early days of computing when color displays were becoming more common. PICT files could also include vector graphics information, allowing for scalable graphics that could be resized without losing quality. This flexibility made PICT files a popular choice for Mac users and software developers who wanted to create and share graphics across different Macintosh applications.
While PICT files were widely used on Macintosh computers, they are now considered somewhat outdated. Modern graphics formats like JPEG, PNG, and SVG have largely replaced PICT due to their better compression, support for more colors, and compatibility with a wider range of platforms. However, PICT files still hold historical significance in the world of computer graphics, representing an important chapter in the evolution of graphic file formats.
PICT Converter Capabilities
Our PICT converter can both convert from and to PICT files and our developers are working to improve our PICT conversion tools in future versions.
Yes! Our PICT conversion tools are 100% free to use.
No, you can convert as many files as you wish. We do not impose any conversion limits on our PICT conversion tools.
We aim to process all PICT conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files and significantly longer for some larger file formats, so please be patient.
Once your PICT file has been uploaded and we know the file format you wish to convert it to our bespoke conversion software will convert your PICT and make it available for you to download with a unique download Url.
Yes, of course it is! Your PICT, once converted is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our PICT conversion tools will run on any system with a modern web browser.
If you are having difficulty converting your PICT you can contact us and we will try to help where possible.