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PCT (PICT Image) is a graphics file format originally developed by Apple Computer for use on Macintosh computers. It's sometimes also found with the .pict extension.

The PICT format supports both vector and bitmap graphics, making it versatile for various types of images and illustrations in older Mac applications.

While largely obsolete today, PCT files were widely used in desktop publishing, word processing, and graphic design applications on Mac systems throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

PCT files can be opened using older versions of QuickTime Player on macOS, or with graphic applications like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

For Windows users, applications like IrfanView, XnView, and GraphicConverter (via Wine) can open PCT files with appropriate plugins.

Modern macOS versions have reduced native support for PICT files, so dedicated third-party software is often necessary for accessing these legacy files.

To convert legacy PCT files to modern formats like PNG, JPEG, or PDF, use our specialized conversion tool designed to properly interpret both the vector and bitmap elements of PICT files.

Our converter maintains the highest possible quality when transforming your classic Mac graphics into formats compatible with today's applications and operating systems.

For creative professionals with archives of older Mac-based design work, our batch conversion service can process entire collections of PCT files while preserving transparency and vector data when converting to appropriate formats.

PS (PostScript) is a page description language developed by Adobe that describes the appearance of text, graphics, and images on a printed page. It was revolutionary in desktop publishing and printing industries.

Unlike EPS, which is a single graphic, PS files can contain multiple pages and are primarily used for printing documents rather than for embedding graphics into other documents.

PostScript files contain programming instructions that describe precisely how text and graphics should appear on a page, enabling consistent reproduction across different printers and devices.

PS files can be viewed and printed using software like Adobe Acrobat Distiller, Ghostscript with GSview, or PostScript viewers.

For macOS users, Preview can open many PostScript files, rendering them for on-screen viewing.

Some professional printing software packages also support direct import and processing of PostScript files.

To convert PS files to more widely supported formats like PDF, use our online converter that maintains all text, graphics, and layout elements from the original PostScript file.

Converting PS to PDF is the most common conversion path, as PDF preserves all PostScript elements while adding features like compression and web compatibility.

For image-based outputs like PNG or JPG, our converter will rasterize the PostScript content at your specified resolution.