PCD (Photo CD) is Kodak's 1990s format storing scanned photos at five resolutions on a CD — a common way film labs digitized prints.
PCD opens in IrfanView, Photoshop (legacy) and Kodak tools; convert to JPG/TIFF to use today.
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Purpose-built for its niche | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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PCD (Photo CD) is Kodak's 1990s format storing scanned photos at five resolutions on a CD — a common way film labs digitized prints.
PCD opens in IrfanView, Photoshop (legacy) and Kodak tools; convert to JPG/TIFF to use today.
PCD is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — PCD doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.