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Convert PCDS images to PFM format, edit and optimize images online and free.

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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.

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Portable Floatmap (.pfm)

The Portable Floatmap (PFM) file format, also known as Portable FloatMap, is an image file format designed to store High Dynamic Range (HDR) images using floating-point values. Developed in the spirit of the Portable Pixmap format, PFM files contain image data with resolutions and byte order specified in the header. This format is particularly useful for applications requiring precise image data, such as computer graphics and image processing. PFM has been widely adopted in the IT industry for its ability to handle a wide range of pixel values beyond the standard 0-255 range, making it ideal for HDR imaging and other advanced visualizations.

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How to convert PCDS to PFM?

  1. Upload PCDS File

    Choose the PCDS image you wish to convert.

  2. Select PCDS Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available PCDS to PFM tools.

  3. Download Your PFM

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCDS format to PFM?

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

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Convert PCDS to PFM on macOS

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

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

Convert PCDS to PFM 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 PCDS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your PCDS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert PCDS_INPUT_FILE --to pfm

Convert PCDS to PFM on Linux

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

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

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