Convert DCR to ODD — Free Online Converter
Convert Kodak RAW (.dcr) to One Document Does-it-all (.odd) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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About DCR to ODD Conversion
DCR is Kodak's proprietary RAW format from their professional DCS (Digital Camera System) line, including the DCS Pro 14n and DCS 760. These cameras, built on Nikon F-mount bodies, were workhorses for photojournalism and studio photography in the early 2000s. ODD (OpenDocument Drawing) is LibreOffice Draw's format for creating annotated vector-and-raster documents.
Converting DCR to ODD decodes Kodak's proprietary sensor data and embeds the photograph into a Draw document where it can be annotated with callouts, labels, and vector overlays. This is valuable for archiving and documenting historic Kodak digital photography collections.
Why Convert DCR to ODD?
Kodak ceased camera production in 2012, and software support for DCR files has become scarce. Converting to ODD preserves these captures in an ISO-standard format that will remain readable long after Kodak's proprietary tools become unavailable. Archivists can simultaneously add contextual annotations during the preservation process.
LibreOffice Draw provides the annotation capabilities needed for cataloging photojournalism archives — adding date/location labels, subject identification notes, and publication reference callouts directly on the embedded photograph.
Common Use Cases
- Preserve and annotate Kodak DCS Pro photojournalism archives in an open-standard format
- Create annotated catalog entries for historic Kodak digital camera collections
- Build illustrated documentation from Kodak DCS studio photography with descriptive labels
- Prepare archival presentation materials from legacy Kodak professional captures
How It Works
The conversion reads Kodak's proprietary RAW container, extracts the sensor data from the DCS CCD or CMOS sensor, performs demosaicing with Kodak's embedded color calibration data, and embeds the resulting RGB image into an ODD XML package. Kodak DCS cameras typically captured 6-14 megapixel images with distinctive color characteristics prized by photographers.
Quality & Performance
Kodak DCS sensors were renowned for their unique color rendition, particularly in skin tones and warm colors. The demosaiced output preserves Kodak's signature color science. The ODD container adds no compression to the embedded image, maintaining the full quality of the processed RAW data.
Device Compatibility
| Device | DCR | ODD |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Convert DCR archives to ODD before remaining software support disappears — Kodak tools are already discontinued
- 2Add provenance annotations (camera model, photographer, date, publication) for proper archival documentation
- 3Kodak's distinctive color rendition is worth preserving — use ODD to create annotated reference copies alongside TIFF masters
- 4Export annotated ODD documents to PDF for sharing catalog entries with photo historians and curators
DCR to ODD conversion preserves Kodak professional photography in a modern open-standard format with annotation capability, ensuring these historically significant digital captures remain accessible and documented.