DCR File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dcr
Format Type RAW Image Format
Developer Kodak
Originally Introduced 1990s
Based On CinemaDNG (in some aspects)
File Type Category Digital Image
Primary Usage Storing digital photos in RAW format
Color Depth Dependent on camera model
Compression Lossless or Lossy (depending on the model and settings)
MIME Type image/x-kodak-dcr
Advantages High image quality, Flexibility in post-processing
Disadvantages Large file size, Not universally compatible
Editable Yes, with suitable software
Supported by Major Software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, CorelDRAW, and others
Metadata Storage Capability Yes (EXIF, IPTC)
Image Resolution Dependent on camera model
Image Aspect Ratio N/A (Varies with the camera sensor)
Bit Depth Typically 12-14 bits per channel
RAW Data Format Sensor data format, varying per device
Open Format No, proprietary to Kodak
Typical Users Professional photographers, enthusiasts