DCS to PDF

Put a Kodak DCS frame on one PDF page for a studio contact record. The 8-bit sRGB rendering is a review copy, not a replacement for DCS raw data.

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Format Comparison & Technical Specifications

SpecificationDCSPDF
MIME Type-application/pdf
Type-document container
Compression-Flate / JPEG / JBIG2 / CCITT
Standard Specification-ISO 32000-2:2020
Magic Bytes Header-25 50 44 46 (%PDF)

Format Overview & Applications

A studio archive can attach the page to a contact record so staff can browse without opening a DCS raw application.

Technical Specifications & Codec Breakdown

The DCS source is passed to LibRaw for AHD demosaicing with camera white balance and matrix; upright 8-bit sRGB pixels form the PDF image.

OS & Browser Compatibility

A compatible Kodak DCS workflow can inspect the original capture; production staff can use the page in ordinary document review software.

Useful info

Verify the selected frame in a raw-capable editor before printing; the page is placed at 150 dpi and can therefore be physically large for a high-resolution capture.

Format Comparison & Technical Specifications

A 3060×2036 Kodak DCS contact-record page measures 20.4×13.6 inches at 150 dpi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DCS output remain in its original camera color space?

The code asks LibRaw to output sRGB with the camera matrix applied; the source color representation is not an editable PDF profile.

What file should I keep for later development?

Keep the DCS original; the PDF page contains only the developed 8-bit sRGB image.

Is the PDF a substitute for a DCS raw master?

No; preserve the DCS file and treat this as the staff-facing visual copy.