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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 Network Graphics (.png)

The Portable Network Graphics (PNG) file extension, established in 1996, serves as a widely-used raster graphics format that supports lossless data compression. Initially developed as a superior, patent-free replacement for the GIF format, PNG is prevalent in the IT industry for web design, digital photography, and complex graphics due to its capability to handle detailed images with transparent backgrounds and its extensive color range. Known for maintaining high-quality visuals without increasing file size significantly, PNG remains an indispensable tool in professional digital imaging and web development.

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How to convert PCDS to PNG?

  1. Upload PCDS File

    Click the Choose File button to select the PCDS file.

  2. Select PCDS Tools

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

  3. Download Your PNG

    When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final PNG image.

Convert PCDS to PNG

Tools

PCDS Rotate

Rotate PCDS to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to PNG.

PCDS Flip

Flip PCDS vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to PNG.

PNG Lossless Compression

Convert PCDS to PNG and change the compression without loosing quality. A trade-off between file size and decoding speed.

PNG Color Mode

Convert PCDS to Black & White (monochrome) PNG, 8-bit Grayscale PNG, 24-bit RGB PNG, and 32-bit RGBA PNG.

Interlaced PNG

Convert PCDS to interlaced PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCDS format to PNG?

To change PCDS format to PNG, 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 PNG file afterward.

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Convert PCDS to PNG 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 png

Convert PCDS to PNG 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 png

Convert PCDS to PNG 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 png

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