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.DCR File Extension


File Type 1 Kodak RAW Image File  (Most common)
File Format File
Common? No
File Description Uncompressed image saved in Kodak's RAW image format; used by Kodak digital cameras (typically SLRs) for capturing photos without any compression or color adjustments.

RAW photos can be edited more accurately than .JPEG photos after they have been saved to the computer.
Program(s) that open dcr files Mac: Kodak Custom Looks; Adobe Photoshop CS or other RAW image viewer
Windows: Kodak Custom Looks; Adobe Photoshop CS or other RAW image viewer; ACDSee Photo Manager; ACD Systems Canvas

File Type 2 Shockwave Media File
File Format Proprietary File
Common? No
File Description Interactive media file saved in the Shockwave format for distribution on the Web; similar to a Flash (.SWF) file, but created with Adobe Director rather than Adobe Flash; often used for creating Web games and other highly interactive content.

Director was originally developed by Macromedia, which was acquired by Adobe at the end of 2005.
Program(s) that open dcr files Mac: Web browser with the Adobe Shockwave Player
Windows: Web browser with the Adobe Shockwave Player; dirOpener

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