Corel PhotoCD(pcd) Format Information

I.	Why We Convert The Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) Photos On The Corel CD-ROM?

1.	Each Corel CD-ROM includes 100 Royalty-Free, High-Resolution Stock Photos in the Kodak PhotoCD Format (PCD Format).

2.	The PCD format is not widely supported by graphic software applications therefore the photos may need to be converted to other format(s) to be compatible with our customers' graphics software applications.

As a courtesy to our customers, we convert the 100 Photographs on the Corel CD-ROMs that they purchase from the Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) format to the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG) format and the Tagged Image File Format (TIF) and ship the 200 converted files on DVD-ROM along with their original Corel CD-ROMs. Each Corel CD-ROM purchased is shipped with a DVD-ROM containing the converted files.

4.	In accordance with copyright laws we only ship the companion DVD-ROM of converted files with an original Corel CD-ROM.

II.	About the JPG & TIF Photos

1.	JPG & TIF files are widely supported image formats that are compatible with most graphics software.

2.	The JPG & TIF photos are approximately 3072 pixels on the longest side of the photos and approximately 2048 pixels on the shortest side.

3.	The photos are saved at 300 Dots Per Inch (DPI).

A Sample PCD file along with the converted JPG and TIF versions of the Sample PCD file are available to download and open in graphics software applications to test their compatibility with the applications. The Sample files are accessible under the "Download" tab on Corel CD-ROM product details pages. The files may also be downloaded by clicking on the links in the section "III. Sample PCD, JPG & TIF File To Test For Compatibility" below.

III.	Sample PCD, JPG & TIF File To Test For Compatibility

Download Sample PCD

Download Sample JPG

Download Sample TIF

A Sample PCD file (shown above) along with the converted JPG and TIF versions of the Sample PCD file may be downloaded and opened in graphics software applications to test their compatibility with the applications. Simply click on the links (above) to download the corresponding files. The JPG will open in your browser. To download it right click it and then click, "Save Image As..." on the context menu. A dialogue box will appear in which you can specify the file name and the location to save the JPG file.

PLEASE NOTE: this image is copyrighted by Corel Corporation. It is being offered here for evaluation purposes only. Please contact Corel Corporation for permission to use this image for any other purpose.

IV.	About Our Free Companion DVD-ROM of JPG & TIF Files

1.	Due to the large file sizes of the converted JPG and TIF Photos, we save them on a DVD-ROM instead of a CD-ROM. A CD-ROM would not have sufficient memory to save all of the files.

Our Companion DVD-ROMs are compatible with computers running the Windows® and Macintosh® computer operating systems with a disc drive capable of reading DVD-ROMs in the DVD-R format. We have found that most DVD Drives are compatible with DVD-ROMs in the DVD-R format. Please consult your computer's documentation regarding its ability to read DVD-ROMs in the DVD-R format to ensure compatibility. A software application (i.e. Windows Explorer) would be needed to view the contents of the DVD-ROM once it is placed into the drive. No other hardware or software is required to access the image files on the DVD-ROM. A basic image editing software application that supports JPG and TIF image files (i.e. Windows Paint) can be used to open the images and perform simple edits. A more robust graphics software application that supports JPG and TIF image files would be needed to perform more complicated edits.

V.	Suggestions For Converting Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) Files

Converting the Photos on Corel CD-ROMs is Optional for our customers. As a courtesy to our customers, we convert the 100 Photographs on the Corel CD-ROMs that they purchase from the Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) format to the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG) format and the Tagged Image File Format (TIF) and ship the 200 converted files on DVD-ROM along with their original Corel CD-ROMs at no charge. We convert the files on behalf of our customers so that they will not have to. Still, some customers have Corel CD-ROMs and other PCD files that need to be converted to other image formats. Therefore, we have provided some information about converting PCD files in the section below for those that would like to convert them.

2.	Suggestions For Converting Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) Files

a.	Install & Use the Kodak Software: PhotoCD Lab
	PhotoCD Lab is one of the software programs on the Corel CD-ROM. It was published on the CD-ROM in the 1990's and may not be compatible with modern versions of the Windows operating system. Using a PC with the Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 operating system, we successfully installed PhotoCD Lab and we were able to open, view and convert the Corel Photos to other image formats.

b.	Use A Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) Compatible Software Application
	There are many software applications that are compatible with Kodak PhotoCD (PCD) files that can be used to simply convert the files and others that can be used to convert and edit the files. The programs can be found by searching the internet.