How do I convert DCR to PNG?

Upload your DCR file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting DCR to PNG lose quality?

No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.

DCR or PNG: which should I use?

Use DCR for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.

DCR is the RAW format of Kodak’s professional DCS cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.

Can I convert DCR to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?

Yes. The DCR file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.

Is the DCR to PNG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert DCR to PNG — Free Online DCR Converter

Convert DCR to PNG online at full resolution. Open camera RAW files without Photoshop or Lightroom; preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert DCR to PNG?

PNG is supported far more widely than DCR, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
PNG is made for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.
No Photoshop or Lightroom needed: the file is opened on our servers and you download a ready-to-use PNG.

What to expect when converting DCR to PNG

The RAW file is developed at full resolution with your camera’s white balance. Keep the original DCR to re-edit exposure later.
Your original DCR file isn’t changed: you download a new PNG copy.

DCR vs PNG

功能	DCR	PNG
全名	Kodak camera RAW	Portable Network Graphics
Origin	Written by Kodak cameras	Published as a W3C standard in 1996
压缩	Unprocessed sensor data	Lossless
Transparency	否	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
动画	否	否
颜色	12 to 16 bits per channel from the sensor	Up to 16 bits per channel
Where it opens	RAW editors such as Lightroom; not browsers or most apps	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors
最适合	adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs
Main drawback	very large files that most apps can’t open	large files for photographs

In short: choose DCR for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert DCR to PNG?: Upload your DCR file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting DCR to PNG lose quality?: No. Both formats are lossless, so every pixel is kept exactly.
DCR or PNG: which should I use?: Use DCR for adjusting exposure and white balance with maximum latitude. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.
What is a DCR file?: DCR is the RAW format of Kodak’s professional DCS cameras. It stores the unprocessed sensor data for maximum editing latitude, so most apps can’t show it as a normal picture.
Can I convert DCR to PNG without Photoshop or Lightroom?: Yes. The DCR file is opened on our servers, so you don’t need Photoshop or Lightroom or any other software installed. Upload the file, then download the finished PNG.
Is the DCR to PNG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

使用 DCR 转 PNG 可以做什么

在开始之前查看主要功能。

将 Kodak DCR RAW 文件转换为 PNG
将传感器原始数据转换为标准图像
无损 PNG 输出，保留每一处细节
一次转换多张 DCR 照片
随时随地把旧相机 RAW 文件打开为 PNG

使用这个工具

设置参考

DCR 转 PNG 的可用控件。

设置

输出格式下拉框: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.选项: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
质量滑块范围: 20–100 · 默认: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
无损模式开／关: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
背景填充取色器: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).