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Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support Type 1 Image (.cals)

The CALS (Continuous Acquisition and Life-cycle Support) Type 1 Image file format, developed by the United States Department of Defense in the mid-1980s, is a standard for storing raster (bit-mapped) image data, typically black-and-white. It ensures efficient data interchange and retention of orientation metadata. The format supports both uncompressed and compressed (using CCITT Group 4 compression) images. This standard was part of the broader CALS initiative aimed at improving electronic publishing and data management within the federal government.

CALS Converter

Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics (.pcds)

The PCDS file extension stands for Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics, a format developed by Kodak in 1991 for digitizing and storing high-quality images on CDs. PCDS files were used to store scanned prints and slides, leveraging proprietary encoding to maintain image quality. This format was part of Kodak's Photo CD system, which aimed to provide a reliable method for archiving and accessing digital photographs.

PCDS Converter

How to convert CALS to PCDS?

  1. Upload CALS File

    Drag & drop or browse your device to select and upload your CALS file.

  2. Select CALS Tools

    Use the tools available for converting CALS to PCDS and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your PCDS

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your PCDS file.

Convert CALS to PCDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change CALS format to PCDS?

To change CALS format to PCDS, upload your CALS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your CALS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted PCDS file afterward.

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Convert CALS to PCDS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

Convert CALS to PCDS on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

Convert CALS to PCDS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to CALS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your CALS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert CALS_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

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