Convert DCR to PS — Free Online Converter
Convert Kodak RAW (.dcr) to PostScript (.ps) online for free. Fast, secure image conversion with no watermarks or registration....
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About DCR to PS Conversion
PostScript (PS) is Adobe's page description language that defines printed page content using vector and raster drawing commands. Converting Kodak DCR RAW files to PostScript creates a print-ready document that can be sent directly to PostScript-compatible printers and RIP systems. This conversion is relevant for archived Kodak DCS Pro photography that needs to enter professional prepress workflows where PostScript remains the accepted input format.
The Kodak DCS Pro cameras — built on Nikon F-mount bodies with proprietary full-frame CMOS sensors — were used extensively in commercial and editorial photography. When archived DCR files from this era need to be output on PostScript-based large-format printers, screen printing equipment, or legacy commercial print systems, this conversion produces the required format directly from the Kodak RAW data.
Why Convert DCR to PS?
Certain professional printing environments continue to require PostScript input, particularly those operating older PostScript Level 3 printers, large-format plotters, and legacy commercial RIP hardware. When a print provider or publishing system specifically requests PostScript files, this conversion produces print-ready documents from archived Kodak DCS Pro captures.
PostScript also serves as an interchange format in scientific publishing and LaTeX document workflows. If archived Kodak DCS Pro editorial or commercial photographs need to be included in LaTeX-generated publications, academic journals, or technical reports that use PostScript-based production pipelines, this conversion provides the required format.
Common Use Cases
- Prepare archived Kodak DCS Pro photographs for PostScript-based commercial printing RIP systems
- Deliver legacy Kodak professional images to large-format printers accepting PostScript input
- Include archived DCS Pro editorial photography in LaTeX-generated retrospective publications
- Create PostScript files from Kodak professional captures for screen printing film output
- Submit Kodak DCS Pro photography to journal publishers requiring PostScript figure format
How It Works
The conversion demosaices the Kodak DCR sensor data to produce a full-color RGB image using the embedded color correction matrix, then encodes the image within a PostScript Level 2 or Level 3 document. The photographic data is JPEG-compressed within the PostScript wrapper for practical file sizes. The file includes page setup commands, image placement coordinates, and the compressed raster data. Page dimensions default to the image's native aspect ratio at 300 DPI.
Quality & Performance
Image quality within the PostScript file depends on the compression settings for the embedded raster data. At high quality, the embedded Kodak photograph is equivalent to a high-quality JPEG. PostScript's page description ensures correct sizing and resolution on the target printer. For critical prepress work with archived Kodak captures, verify output with Ghostscript before sending to the printer.
Device Compatibility
| Device | DCR | PS |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1Use PostScript only when the print provider specifically requires it — PDF is preferred for modern print workflows
- 2Preview with Ghostscript before sending to printer to verify image placement and Kodak color accuracy
- 3For LaTeX documents, EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is often more appropriate than full PS for figure inclusion
- 4Verify the target printer's PostScript level (2 or 3) for format compatibility
- 5The 13.9 MP Kodak DCS Pro sensor produces moderately sized PS files — well within most printer file size limits
DCR to PostScript is a specialized workflow for archived Kodak DCS Pro photography entering PostScript-based print systems and publishing pipelines. For modern workflows, PDF is generally preferred, but PostScript remains relevant in specific legacy and academic environments.