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DCP Transfer Help

User guides and FAQs for formatting EXT2 drives, validating DCPs, and managing your license.

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DCP Transfer v1.5.0

macOS installer · 86 MB. Includes Paragon ExtFS. A license key activates the app after install.

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Setting up a new Mac? Follow the installation guide step by step. Apple Silicon Macs need one extra setting before drives will mount.

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User Guide

Introduction

Create Digital Cinema compliant DCP copies with DCP Transfer for macOS. Format drives, validate DCPs, and view key metadata.

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Installing DCP Transfer

Step-by-step DCP Transfer setup on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs: enable Paragon ExtFS, allow the system extension, and grant Full Disk Access.

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User Interface

Manage DCPs easily with Source Area: add, validate, and verify DCP folders for copying and error checks.

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DCP Features

Validate DCPs with hash checks to ensure integrity. Easily detect errors and alterations with DCP validation tools.

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DCP Naming Convention

Long DCP titles may be cut off on some cinema servers, making it harder to locate specific compositions or trailers.

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Found a bug or want to request a feature? Tell us about it.

FAQ

Can I play my DCP on my computer?

DCP Transfer can't play DCPs on your home computer. Use a DCP-specific player like Easy DCP for playback.

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Can I use DCP Transfer on multiple computers?

DCP Transfer is set up to provide one license per computer system. One license of DCP Transfer can only be installed on one computer at a time. If you inst…

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Contacting DCP Transfer support

What to include when you email DCP Transfer support so we can fix the problem on the first reply.

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Error Message: File missing

When adding a DCP to the source panel, DCP transfer looks for references in the asset map, CPL (Composition Playlist), and PKL (Packing List) files within…

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How do I remove a DCP from my drive?

DCP Transfer will not selectively delete DCPs from your drive. If you wish to delete DCPs from a drive to free up space or for any other reason, you must d…

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I don't see my drive in the drive selector

Ensure your drive appears in Finder before using DCP Transfer. Format in Disk Utility or mount EXT2 drives via Paragon EXTFS if needed for use.

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My license code stopped working

Why a DCP Transfer license code shows as invalid, locked or banned, and how to get it working again.

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What happens when I format my drive?

DCP Transfer formats USB-connected drives to EXT2, erasing all data. The drive won't be visible without DCP Transfer or similar software

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What is Paragon ExtFS?

Paragon ExtFS gives macOS read/write access to EXT2 drives. DCP Transfer installs it for you, and macOS has to approve it before drives will mount.

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Known Issues

"Full Disk Access Required" keeps appearing

DCP Transfer keeps asking for Full Disk Access even after you grant it. How to give both DCP Transfer and Paragon ExtFS access so the prompt goes away.

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Copy or validation fails near the end

DCP Transfer copy stalls at 97 to 99 percent or validation reports a hash mismatch. How to find out whether the source, the drive or the setup is at fault.

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Drive failed to re-mount after formatting

Fix "Drive failed to re-mount after formatting" in DCP Transfer by allowing Paragon ExtFS on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and granting Full Disk Access.

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Formatting hangs on "Unmounting drive"

DCP Transfer stuck on "Unmounting drive to check parameters" or formatting fails. Free the drive, reset the helper tool, and format in separate steps.

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Reinstalling DCP Transfer cleanly

Remove old DCP Transfer and Paragon ExtFS versions before installing the latest build. Fixes most problems after a macOS upgrade or a move to a new Mac.

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Update Error

DCP Transfer checks for updates at launch. If the server can't be reached, an error appears but doesn't affect functionality.

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Why is my drive read-only / write protected?

Fix read-only drive errors in DCP Transfer with a terminal workaround. Adjust permissions to enable file copying.

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