Merge DCR to PDF

How to Merge DCR Photos to PDF

1. Upload your DCR files — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop multiple Kodak RAW photos.
2. Arrange page order — Drag and drop to set the order of pages in your PDF.
3. Set page layout (optional) — Under "Page layout," choose "Portrait" or "Landscape." Under "Paper size," select a page size preset.
4. Set image placement (optional) — Under "Image placement," choose "Cover" (fill page) or "Contained" (fit within margins). Under "Image alignment," choose "Top," "Center," or "Bottom."
5. Set margin (optional) — Under "Margin," choose from "No margin (0")," "Narrow (0.5")," "Moderate (0.75×1")," "Normal (1")," or "Large (2×1")."
6. Merge and download — Click "Merge" and download your combined PDF.

Why Merge DCR to PDF?

DCR is Kodak's RAW photo format used by Kodak professional digital cameras (DCS series). As a legacy format, DCR files require Adobe Lightroom, RawTherapee, or GIMP with the UFRaw plugin to open. Merging DCR files to PDF creates a universally viewable document from your Kodak photo archive.

Each DCR file is rendered and placed as one page in the combined PDF.

DCR to PDF Use Cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DCR format?

DCR is Kodak's RAW photo format for professional DCS-series cameras. It stores unprocessed sensor data for full editing control. As a legacy format, it requires specialized software to open.

Can I control PDF quality?

Yes. Under "Image Compression," set "Image Quality (%)" for embedded images. Under "Compression Type," choose Screen (smallest), Ebook, Default, Prepress, or Printer (highest quality).

Can I create individual PDFs instead of one combined file?

Yes. Under "Combine?," select "Individual PDFs" to create one PDF per DCR file.

What page sizes are available?

Under "Paper size," choose from standard presets including Letter, A4, Legal, and more.

Can I remove transparency?

Yes. Under "Image Transparency," choose "Removed" to replace transparent areas with a white background.