raw format

What is a .K25 file?

K25 is the raw format from Kodak's 1996 DC25, one of the first consumer digital cameras — a historical format rarely seen today.

Full name
Kodak DC25 Raw
Developed by
Kodak
Released
1996
Extension
.k25
MIME type
image/k25
Transparency
No

How to open a K25 file

K25 opens in legacy Kodak software and tools like dcraw; convert to JPG/TIFF to view on modern systems.

What K25 files are used for

Professional photography

Maximum dynamic range and editing latitude.

Color grading

Recover highlights and shadows non-destructively.

Archival masters

Keep the untouched original alongside exports.

Strengths & limitations

✔ Strengths✖ Limitations
Maximum editing latitudeNo transparency support
Limited support — may need converting
Needs raw-capable software

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Frequently asked questions

K25 is the raw format from Kodak's 1996 DC25, one of the first consumer digital cameras — a historical format rarely seen today.

K25 opens in legacy Kodak software and tools like dcraw; convert to JPG/TIFF to view on modern systems.

K25 is an unprocessed raw container, so no detail is discarded.

Use SharkFoto's free tools — upload your K25 file and convert it to a more convenient format in seconds. It's free, processed securely and never stored.

No — K25 doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.