raster format

What is a .CIN file?

CIN (Cineon) is Kodak's film-scan format, the predecessor to DPX, holding logarithmic film data for digital intermediate work.

Full name
Kodak Cineon
Developed by
Kodak
Released
1993
Extension
.cin
MIME type
image/cin
Transparency
Varies

How to open a CIN file

CIN opens in Nuke, DaVinci Resolve and film-scanning tools; convert to TIFF/DPX for modern workflows.

What CIN files are used for

Photos & web images

Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.

Editing & design

Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.

Storage & archiving

Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Purpose-built for its nicheNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting

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Frequently asked questions

CIN (Cineon) is Kodak's film-scan format, the predecessor to DPX, holding logarithmic film data for digital intermediate work.

CIN opens in Nuke, DaVinci Resolve and film-scanning tools; convert to TIFF/DPX for modern workflows.

CIN is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your CIN file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — CIN doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.