---
name: "dcparse"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "dcraw"
version: "9.28-8"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/dcparse"
---

# dcparse(1)

Extract embedded thumbnail image and print CIFF/TIFF data to screen

## NAME

dcparse - Extract embedded thumbnail image and print CIFF/TIFF data to screen\

## SYNOPSIS

**dcparse** file1.crw file2.crw ...\

## DESCRIPTION

This utility reads data directly from RAW digital photo files.

**dcparse** prints internal CIFF/TIFF data, and creates a file called **\<filename\>.thumb** which is generally a JPEG file. The CIFF/TIFF data is technical in nature.

## SEE ALSO

[dcraw(1)](/dcraw/1.md)

## AUTHOR

Written by Steve King for debian.