pcdMagic

PCD (PhotoCD) is an old format developed by Kodak in order to scan and burn photos on CDs. Since then, this type of technology was abandoned, and now, PCD is just a relic of the past. However, if by any chance you find old CDs with PhotoCD images worth saving, you should know there is a way to convert them to more common formats. pcdMagic is a simple tool that lest you export any PCD item to JPG or TIFF without sacrificing quality or too much time.

A quick glance at the program's UI reveals the intuitive drag and drop function and a compact sidebar that holds all the optimization settings. Collapse all entries to expose the output formats, available sizes/resolutions, film types, and scanner models. Check the boxes according to your needs and proceed to convert the PCD images.

Besides converting your photos, pcdMagic should also be capable of enhancing and improving some visual elements. For example, the blow highlight effects can be easily canceled.

The app sports a feature called Adaptive Interpolation. The purpose of this function is to remove any artifact that may be occurring on the edges of captured objects.

PcdMagic may look like a part of a bygone age, but as long as people continue to stumble upon old CDs full of PCD images, the app will stay relevant.