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What is a MDC file?
MDC is a proprietary RAW image format used exclusively by the Minolta RD‑175 digital SLR camera from the mid-1990s. It stores unprocessed image data from a unique triple-CCD sensor system, which the camera combines internally to produce a single high-resolution image.
Unlike standard RAW formats, MDC lacks typical EXIF metadata and follows a custom structure optimized for Minolta’s original processing tools. While innovative in its time, the format is now considered obsolete and requires special handling for modern workflows.
How to open MDC files
MDC files can be opened using Minolta’s original software via a TWAIN driver, which allows importing images from the camera’s PCMCIA card. Once imported, files can be saved as TIFF, BMP, or JPEG for editing or archiving.
You can also convert MDC files to more widely supported formats like JPG or PNG using AnyConv, making them easier to view and share across modern platforms without relying on legacy software.
Key facts about MDC
- Full name: Minolta RD‑175 RAW Format
- Extension: .mdc
- MIME type: image/x-minolta-mdc
- Developed by: Minolta
- Initial release: 1995
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What is a JPG file?
JPG (or JPEG) stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group, the team that created the standard back in the early 1990s. It’s one of the most common image formats in the world, known for compressing digital photos while retaining acceptable quality.
JPG uses lossy compression, which means some image data is discarded during saving. This makes JPG files smaller, ideal for web use, email, and social sharing - but less ideal for images that require fine detail or multiple edits.
How to open JPG files
JPG files can be opened on virtually any device - Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux - using default apps like Photos, Preview, or third-party software such as Photoshop and GIMP. Even web browsers can display JPGs natively.
This universal support makes JPG the go-to format for photography, online graphics, and digital documents.
Key facts about JPG
- Full name: Joint Photographic Experts Group
- Extension: .jpg, .jpeg
- MIME type: image/jpeg
- Developed by: JPEG Group
- Initial release: 1992
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert MDC files?Not at all! You can convert MDC to JPG without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert MDC to JPG on AnyConv?Absolutely. All MDC and JPG files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting MDC to JPG?We do our best to preserve the original quality during MDC to JPG conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert MDC to JPG?Most conversions from MDC to JPG take just a few seconds - even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one MDC file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple MDC files to JPG at once - fast and easy.
- What browsers support MDC to JPG conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - AnyConv runs online and supports converting MDC to JPG on any platform.