PCD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pcd
Full Name Kodak Photo CD Image File
Developed By Eastman Kodak
Type of Format Image file format
Compression Lossy
MIME Type image/x-photo-cd
Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Multiple Resolutions Yes, up to 5
Maximum Resolution 2048 x 3072 pixels
File Structure Segmented, includes thumbnail, preview, and main images
Metadata Support Yes
Standard ISO 9660
Used For Storing photographic images
Typical Usage Professional photography, printing industry
Advantages High-quality images, supports multiple resolutions in one file
Disadvantages Large file size, proprietary format
Operating System Compatibility Windows, Macintosh, Linux (with appropriate software)
Accessibility Requires specific software to view and edit (e.g., Adobe Photoshop with plug-in)
File Header Contains unique signature for identification
Encoding Method PhotoYCC
Copy Protection No inherent copy protection