DJVU to PCD Converter

DJVU to Photo CD — Kodak PCD format, free online

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Multi-Resolution

PCD stores images at multiple resolutions in a single file — flexible output from your DJVU document pages.

Cloud Processing

Conversion runs on remote servers — no Kodak software or special tools needed on your own device.

Established Format

Photo CD is a proven Kodak standard — reliable image storage that has stood the test of time.

How to convert DJVU to PCD

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose pcd or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your pcd file right afterwards

About formats

DjVu (pronounced "deja vu") is a document format developed at AT&T Labs by Yann LeCun, Leon Bottou, Patrick Haffner, and Paul Howard, first released in 1996. The format was specifically designed for storing scanned documents and images at very high compression ratios while maintaining visual quality suitable for on-screen reading. DjVu achieves this through a layered approach: the document image is separated into a foreground layer (text and line art at full resolution), a background layer (photographs and textures at reduced resolution), and a mask layer that determines which layer is visible at each pixel. This separation, combined with purpose-built compression algorithms for each layer type, typically produces files 5-10 times smaller than equivalent JPEG or PDF scans. One advantage is exceptional compression on scanned pages — a 300 DPI color scan that might occupy 25 MB as TIFF or 500 KB as JPEG typically compresses to 40-80 KB in DjVu while preserving legible text. The progressive rendering model is another strength: DjVu files stream efficiently over networks, displaying a readable low-resolution version almost immediately while progressively refining to full quality. The format supports multi-page documents, embedded text layers for searchability, hyperlinks, annotations, and a shared dictionary mechanism that further compresses collections of similar pages. DjVu is widely used by libraries and archives for digitized historical documents and manuscripts.
Developer: AT&T Labs
Initial release: 1996
PCD (Photo CD) is a proprietary image format developed by Eastman Kodak in partnership with Philips, launched in 1992 as a system for transferring 35mm film photographs to compact discs for digital viewing and printing. Each PCD file stores a single photograph at five different resolutions in a hierarchical structure called an Image Pac: Base/16 (192x128), Base/4 (384x256), Base (768x512), 4Base (1536x1024), and 16Base (3072x2048), with optional 64Base (6144x4096) on Pro Photo CD discs. Images are stored in Kodak's proprietary YCC color space (a variant of CIE Lab via the Photo YCC color model), which captures a wider gamut than sRGB, at 8 bits per component in the luminance channel and subsampled chrominance. The multi-resolution pyramid is encoded using a progressive scheme: the Base image is stored directly, and each higher resolution is stored as a residual (difference) that refines the upscaled previous level, keeping the total file size manageable. One advantage is the exceptional scan quality: Photo CD scans were performed on Kodak's professional PIW (Photo Imaging Workstation) scanners by trained operators, producing consistently excellent results from 35mm negatives and slides — often better than what contemporary consumer flatbed scanners could achieve. The multi-resolution structure is another notable feature: a single PCD file serves needs from thumbnail browsing to high-resolution printing without separate file versions. PCD files can be read by Adobe Photoshop, ImageMagick, GIMP (via plugin), IrfanView, and XnView, ensuring continued access to the millions of Photo CD images created during the format's commercial peak in the 1990s.
Developer: Eastman Kodak
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PCD format?

PCD (Photo CD) is Kodak's multi-resolution image format — it stores images at several resolutions in one file.

What opens PCD files?

IrfanView, XnView, GIMP, and Photoshop can open Kodak Photo CD images for viewing and editing.

Why convert DJVU to PCD?

PCD is needed for Kodak Photo CD workflows or when multi-resolution image storage is required.

Is the conversion free?

Yes — DJVU to PCD is free online. Premium plans offer batch support and extended file handling.

Does PCD support multiple resolutions?

Yes — Kodak's PCD format stores the same image at multiple resolutions for flexible use.

How fast is the process?

Cloud servers handle DJVU to PCD conversion quickly — most files process within seconds.