KDC to PDF
Use a Kodak KDC frame as a one-page PDF in a collection index. It is developed to 8-bit sRGB, so keep KDC for any later raw processing.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
| Specification | KDC | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 digital-camera collection can use PDFs as browsing sheets, with KDC originals preserved as the sources for any later raw work.
Technical Specifications & Codec Breakdown
The KDC is opened through LibRaw’s camera path and developed with AHD interpolation, camera white balance, camera-matrix color and 8-bit sRGB output.
OS & Browser Compatibility
Kodak-era raw files may need a compatible photo application to inspect; the PDF is a compact visual index page that document software can show.
Useful info
Add a scan or accession identifier to the filename first; that basename becomes the PDF document title for easier filing.
Format Comparison & Technical Specifications
A 3000×2000 Kodak KDC image fits a 20×13.3 inch collection page at 150 dpi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will KDC sensor precision be retained?
LibRaw is asked for 8-bit output channels, so the PDF is a developed image rather than a sensor-precision copy.
What is a useful role for the PDF in an archive?
It can act as a viewable index image beside catalog notes, while the KDC remains the processing source.
What belongs with a Kodak browsing sheet?
Store the KDC original beside the PDF so the image can be reprocessed if needed.