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About the RLA format
RLA — Alias/Wavefront RLA Image
RLA is a multi-channel image format developed by Alias Research (later Alias|Wavefront, now Autodesk) for 3D rendering and compositing. It stores standard color channels alongside auxiliary channels such as depth (Z), object ID, and normal vectors, enabling sophisticated compositing workflows.
Common uses
- 3D rendering compositing with depth and ID channels
- VFX multi-pass rendering output
- Converting legacy Alias/Maya render output
- 3D studio animation frame storage
About the PCD format
PCD — Kodak Photo CD
PCD is Kodak's Photo CD format, used to store high-quality digitized photographs from film. Introduced in 1992, Photo CD provided multiple resolution versions of each image on a single disc, making it one of the first professional film digitization standards.
Common uses
- Recovering scanned film photos from Kodak Photo CDs
- Converting legacy photo archives to modern formats
- Digitizing historical film photography collections
- High-resolution film scan archiving
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
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What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.