Convert Kodak .PCD files
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Convert Kodak .PCD files
XnConvert does a good job of converting my files but only at the lowest resolution. At present if I take a 3.7MB .PCD file XnView converts it to a low res 54KB file.
Within a .PCD file there are multiple resolutions and I would like to extract the highest resolution possible.
How can I do this?
Within a .PCD file there are multiple resolutions and I would like to extract the highest resolution possible.
How can I do this?
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
On the Settings tab you have Load format settings...GregM8 wrote:XnConvert does a good job of converting my files but only at the lowest resolution. At present if I take a 3.7MB .PCD file XnView converts it to a low res 54KB file.
Within a .PCD file there are multiple resolutions and I would like to extract the highest resolution possible.
How can I do this?
Which I presume provides the answer to your question?
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
i followed that and I still on get BASE resolution (512 x 768) even though I selected higher.
Using XnViewMP 0.83
Using XnViewMP 0.83
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
elzevir wrote:i followed that and I still on get BASE resolution (512 x 768) even though I selected higher.
Using XnViewMP 0.83
- Download pcd.zip and extract pcdlib32.dll into the plugins subdirectory of your XnViewMP installtation.
- Start XnViewMP and open a PCD file.
- Go to File » Format settings... » PCD and adjust the setting for PCD size.
- Quit and restart XnViewMP.
Ted Felix ([url=http://www.tedfelix.com/SupaSoft/PCDLib.html]Kodak Photo CD Library Fix[/url]) wrote:Kodak's PhotoCD library is used by imaging programs like Paint Shop Pro, and ThumbsPlus to load PhotoCD images. This library has a flaw that causes highlight information to be lost in your images. The PhotoCD Library Fix is a new version of the library that fixes the problem.
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
Thanks very much cday
But when I go to set XnConvert to the highest resolution:
and then I press Convert in the bottom right
I still end up with a 4.5MB original pcd file being output as a 76KB jpg:
Am I doing something wrong?
But when I go to set XnConvert to the highest resolution:
and then I press Convert in the bottom right
I still end up with a 4.5MB original pcd file being output as a 76KB jpg:
Am I doing something wrong?
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
I'm not personally familiar with the PCD format, but I assume that you are using XnConvert 32-bit version and have loaded the required plug-in as in XnTriq's post above?
And also reviewed the settings on the Output tab including the JPEG compression set?
Could you upload the output JPEG file, in case that is helpful?
Also perhaps, if it will compress to less than 2 MiB in a ZIP or similar archive, the original .PCD file or another smaller example...
And also reviewed the settings on the Output tab including the JPEG compression set?
Could you upload the output JPEG file, in case that is helpful?
Also perhaps, if it will compress to less than 2 MiB in a ZIP or similar archive, the original .PCD file or another smaller example...
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
According to Pierre, the plug-in doesn't work on Mac OS.
pcdtojpeg wrote:pcdtojpeg converts PCD (Kodak Photo CD) image files into high quality JPEG images. Conversions are at the maximum available PCD resolution, and are fully color managed - no blown highlights or color casts.
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In order to be able to use pcdtojpeg, you must be comfortable with using command line utilities on either the Mac or PC - compiled, ready to go executables are provided in the distribution file for both. However, if you want to use pcdtojpeg on another OS (e.g., Linux) you will probably have to compile it yourself. Instructions are provided on the Installation page.
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
Thanks for your help. I'm still having trouble though. I've got access to a 64 bit Win 10 device and have loaded what I think is the 32 bit version of XnConvert.
I've placed the plugin in the correct folder
Whenever I open the app I get this message. I just click cancel and the app opens up
Then I set the output format and set the output folder
and the PCD settings
and click convert. But it fails every time
What am I doing wrong?Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
I've done my tests with XnConvert v1.73 for Windows x32 + pcdlib32.dll and the following sample files:
… resulted in two completely black images:
… conversion worked as expected:
- cd.textfiles.com: Pretty Women » IMG0001.PCD
- online-convert.com: PCD (Photo CD) » example.pcd
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X:\Test\IMG0001.PCD 4096x6144x24 : loaded
X:\Test\IMG0001.png : saved
X:\Test\example.pcd 6144x4096x24 : loaded
X:\Test\example.png : saved
Input files: 2
Extracted pages: 2
New files: 2
Total Duration: 3 second(s)
- IMG0001.png = W4096×H6144
- example.png = W6144×H4096
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X:\Test\IMG0001.PCD 2048x3072x24 : loaded
X:\Test\IMG0001.png : saved
X:\Test\example.pcd 3072x2048x24 : loaded
X:\Test\example.png : saved
Input files: 2
Extracted pages: 2
New files: 2
Total Duration: 32 second(s)
- IMG0001.png = W2048×H3072
- example.png = W3072×H2048
- Base/16: 128×192 px / 0.07 MB
Index print of image (thumbnail view) - Base/4: 256×384 px / 0.28 MB
Displaying rotated images on television (base image is too large when rotated) - Base: 512×768 px / 1.13 MB
Television or computer monitor display (“FPO”) - 4 Base: 1024×1536 px / 4.50 MB
High-definition television display (HDTV) - 16 Base: 2048×3072 px / 18.00 MB
High resolution for 35 mm film original (“Final”); highest resolution on a Photo CD Master Disc - 64 Base (optional): 4096×6144 px / 72.00 MB
Full resolution scans of 35 mm and larger format films (for prepress); available only on a Photo CD Pro Master Disc
Re: Convert Kodak .PCD files
ThanksXnTriq wrote:According to Pierre, the plug-in doesn't work on Mac OS.
I used pcdtojpeg and it worked fine