Why won't my KDC file open?

Support varies by camera model. darktable and RawTherapee handle more variants than most; failing that, Adobe's DNG Converter may recognise it.

What's the difference between KDC and DCR?

DCR came from Kodak's professional DCS bodies; KDC from consumer and prosumer models. DCR is better supported in modern software.

My raw file is over the size limit — what can I do?

Convert to DNG with Adobe's free DNG Converter, which typically cuts 15–20% while keeping the file fully editable. That's usually enough to bring it under 25 MB.

Host a KDC file and share it as a link

Put a Kodak consumer raw photo online at its own address.

You can host:

Drop your KDC file here

Any other file works too — up to 25.0 MB, or 100.0 MB for a whole site

Free to use. Your KDC file is live at your-name.99helpers.site in about ten seconds.

What is a .kdc file?

KDC is Kodak's other raw format, used on consumer and prosumer digital cameras rather than the professional DCS line. Support in modern converters is patchier than for DCR, since these were lower-volume consumer models.

What people use KDC files for

Archives from Kodak consumer digital cameras
Family photo libraries from the 2000s
Reprocessing older shots

What opens a KDC file

darktable and RawTherapee
Lightroom, for some models
IrfanView with plugins
No browser displays KDC

How to host a KDC file

1
Drop your KDC file in
Drag it onto the box at the top of this page, or click to choose it. Files up to 25 MB are supported, and nothing is uploaded until you publish.
2
Pick an address
Type a name and we'll tell you straight away whether it's free. That becomes the link: kodak-photo.99helpers.site
3
Publish and share
Create a free account — that step exists so the file is yours to update, replace or delete — and the link is live within seconds.

The same three steps work for any file — see how file hosting works on 99helpers.com.

What happens when someone opens the link

The file downloads. Support varies by camera model — some KDC variants aren't recognised by every converter.

Why host a KDC file instead of emailing it?

Family archives from early digital cameras are often the only copies that exist. Hosting them makes them shareable and gives them a durable address.

Worth knowing before you publish

Support varies by camera model — if one converter fails, try darktable or RawTherapee.
Converting to DNG is strongly worth doing here, since KDC support is the patchiest of Kodak's formats.
Host a JPEG alongside so people can see the image regardless.

KDC hosting questions

Why won't my KDC file open?: Support varies by camera model. darktable and RawTherapee handle more variants than most; failing that, Adobe's DNG Converter may recognise it.
What's the difference between KDC and DCR?: DCR came from Kodak's professional DCS bodies; KDC from consumer and prosumer models. DCR is better supported in modern software.
My raw file is over the size limit — what can I do?: Convert to DNG with Adobe's free DNG Converter, which typically cuts 15–20% while keeping the file fully editable. That's usually enough to bring it under 25 MB.

Put your KDC file online now

It takes about ten seconds, and you only make an account once the file is ready to go live.

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Hosting guides for related formats

Host a Kodak DCR raw file Host a Kodak K25 raw file Host a camera raw file Host a DNG raw photo Host a JPG photo

KDC is one of over 211 formats you can host — see free file hosting for any file type for the full list, or read the hosting guides for other file types.