DCP Transfer Software
Stop paying fees to make DCP copies.
Format hard drives for DCP delivery to cinemas and film festivals — EXT2, the format every digital cinema server expects, straight from your Mac.
macOS · Apple M1–M4 and Intel · v1.4.1 · from $210/yr
Watch the full workflow — format, validate and copy a festival drive in three and a half minutes.
Built For Mac OS
DCP Transfer enables read/write access to Linux formatted EXT2 DCP drives using macOS.
Apple Silicon Native
Runs natively on every Apple Silicon Mac, from M1 onward.
Format Any Drive
Properly format usb or sata drives for EXT2 - the universally accepted Digital Cinema Package format.
Copy DCPs
Copy one or a batch of DCPs to your newly formatted drive with a single click.
DCP Validation
Test existing DCPs and new copies for completeness with hash check verification before shipping.
Inspect Metadata
Display important DCP information including frame rate, aspect ratio, audio type, and encryption status.
How it works
A festival-ready drive in four steps
Cinemas will not read a Mac-formatted drive. DCP Transfer handles the whole last mile — formatting, copying and verifying — without a Linux machine or a single Terminal command.
- 1
Format the drive
Plug in any USB or SATA drive and format it to EXT2 — the Linux filesystem every digital cinema server expects. No Terminal, no Disk Utility guesswork.
- 2
Add your DCPs
Drop one DCP or a whole batch into the Source panel. DCP Transfer reads the ASSETMAP, CPL and PKL and refuses anything with missing files.
- 3
Validate before you ship
Run a hash check on the source and again on the copy, so you know the DCP on the drive is byte-for-byte complete before it leaves your desk.
- 4
Transfer and inspect
Copy to the formatted drive in one click, then read back frame rate, aspect ratio, audio type and encryption status from the Inspector panel.
Step-by-step walkthroughs, screenshots and troubleshooting live in the DCP Transfer user guide.
Confidently Deliver DCP Copies
Format hard drives for EXT2, the universally accepted digital cinema industry format. Easily validate and copy DCPs for distribution to any festival or theater.
Download DCP TransferFree download · macOS · v1.4.1 · 76 MB. A license key activates the app after install.
Trusted by great film festivals
DCP Transfer Pricing
One license, unlimited drives
Sign up for a monthly or annual subscription
Monthly License
$35/mo — billed monthly
$25 license activation fee*
Unlimited technical support
Automatically receive software updates & bug fixes
Cancel anytime! No questions asked
Annual License
$210/yr — billed annually
No activation fee- Unlimited technical support
- Automatically receive software updates & bug fixes
- Cancel anytime! No questions asked
100% satisfaction guarantee
DCP Transfer will pay for itself in just one copy!
If you're unhappy with the software, we'll refund your purchase in full.
One machine per license. Two license migrations are allowed per 30-days. If more migrations are attempted, your license key will be locked — email support (dcp-transfer@cinematiq.com) to have it unlocked. Tested for use with Mac OS Sonoma and M1/M2 Chip Users.
* One-time fee in addition to the monthly fee due at the time of purchase. Activation fee is due for each new license purchase. Former subscribers are subject to activation fee when restarting subscription after cancelation.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Macs does DCP Transfer run on?+
DCP Transfer is a macOS application, compatible with Apple M1, M2, M3 and M4 chips as well as Intel Macs, and tested through macOS Sequoia. It gives macOS read/write access to Linux EXT2 drives, which macOS cannot mount on its own.
Read the full guide →What happens when I format my drive?+
DCP Transfer formats external hard drives connected to your Mac over USB. All data currently on that drive will be deleted. Once formatted as a Digital Cinema standard Linux EXT2 drive, the drive will no longer be visible on computer systems without DCP Transfer or similar software.
Read the full guide →Can I use one license on more than one computer?+
No — one license covers one machine at a time. Installing on a second computer with the same license deactivates the first. You can migrate a license twice in any 30-day period; a third attempt locks the key, and support (dcp-transfer@cinematiq.com) will unlock it for you. If you work on two machines side by side, buy a license for each.
Read the full guide →What is Paragon ExtFS?+
Paragon software is installed alongside DCP Transfer to allow read/write access to EXT2 file systems. It is a crucial component of successfully creating EXT2 drives for digital cinema delivery, and it is included — there is nothing extra to buy.
Read the full guide →What is the difference between the monthly and annual license?+
Both licenses unlock the same software. The monthly license is $35 per month plus a one-time $25 activation fee. The annual license is $210 per year with no activation fee — roughly half the cost of paying monthly for a year. Either can be cancelled at any time.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes — cancel anytime, no questions asked. Cancelling is self-serve in the subscription portal, which is also where you update payment details or switch between monthly and annual. There is no form to fill in and nothing to email. If the software is not for you, we will refund your purchase in full — DCP Transfer pays for itself in a single DCP copy.
Manage your subscription →Press & Endorsements
“The missing link in DCP creation”
DCP Transfer helps filmmakers ensure their DCP files are formatted properly for theatrical and festival delivery.
“Solves the issue of EXT2 drive formatting”
I’ve personally had great results with DCP Transfer. It’s extremely easy to use, highly reliable, and very affordable.
“How to make A DCP for film festivals”
DCP Transfer helps you to create properly formatted EXT2 drives to send to film festivals.
Make your own DCP copies, for good
One annual license costs less than a single outsourced drive. Format, validate and ship as many DCPs as your festival run needs.
Need the DCP itself? We'll master it for you — from $10/min ($99 minimum), delivered in under 24 hours.