TCR to LRF Converter

Convert TCR to LRF online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a TCR file?

The TCR format is a legacy compressed text file originally developed for the Psion Series 3 line of palmtop computers running the EPOC16 operating system. It utilizes a dictionary-based compression algorithm (ZVR) to minimize storage requirements on hardware with limited memory resources. The format consists of a distinct header followed by a compressed stream of 8-bit text data, incompatible with standard modern text editors.

How to open a TCR file

Modern operating systems such as Windows 10/11 and macOS cannot natively decode the ZVR compression used in TCR files. To access the content, users require third-party conversion tools or emulators. Calibre is the industry-standard recommendation for converting TCR archives into readable formats like PDF or EPUB. On Android devices, the Cool Reader application supports direct rendering of the format.

tcr Technical Info

Full Name: Psion Series 3 eBook
Developed By: Psion Teklogix
Initial Release: 1991
MIME Type: application/x-tcr

What is an LRF file?

The LRF (Broad Band eBook) format is a deprecated proprietary eBook format developed by Sony for its PRS-500 and PRS-505 e-reader series. It is a binary format that utilizes a specific XML-based markup internally for layout rendering, supporting hard-coded pagination, vector images, and zlib compression. Unlike reflowable formats, LRF defines static page layouts, which can lead to scaling issues on displays with resolutions differing from the original Sony hardware specifications.

How to open an LRF file

Sony has abandoned LRF in favor of the EPUB standard, meaning modern devices do not support it natively. The most reliable method for opening LRF files on desktop systems is using Calibre or the Summoner application. For viewing on modern e-readers or tablets, conversion to EPUB or PDF via Calibre is the standard technical workflow.

LRF Technical Info

Full Name: Sony Portable Reader Format
Developed By: Sony
Initial Release: 2006
MIME Type: application/x-sony-bbeb

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Developer API

Convert TCR to LRF via API

Automate TCR to LRF conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "tcr-to-lrf",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "lrf"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.tcr

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.