DCR file format
| Extension | .dcr |
| Category | images |
| Programs | Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Elements Corel Draw Google Picasa |
| Description | The DCR (Digital Camera Raw) format is a proprietary raw image file format used by Kodak digital cameras. It is a lossless format that captures all the data recorded by the camera's sensor, allowing for more flexibility in post-processing. |
| Technical details | DCR files contain raw image data from the camera sensor, as well as metadata that describes various aspects of the image such as exposure, white balance, and camera settings. Because DCR files are raw image files, they are typically very large in size and require specialized software to process and convert to a more common image format. DCR files can be converted to other image formats such as JPEG, TIFF, or PNG using specialized software or camera manufacturer-provided software. However, because DCR files contain all of the original image data, converting to another format can result in loss of detail and dynamic range. It is generally recommended to preserve the original DCR file whenever possible for maximum flexibility in post-processing. |
| MIME type | image/x-kodak-dcr |