Note 19 - Summary of Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended											12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to Eastman Kodak Company	$ 12	[1]	$ 22	$ 16	$ (4)	[2]	$ 30	[3]	$ (6)	$ (15)	$ (37)	$ 45
Series A preferred stock cash dividends												(2)
Series A preferred stock deemed dividends												(1)
Earnings from continuing operations available to common shareholders - basic and diluted												42
Net income attributable to Eastman Kodak Company	$ 10		$ 16	$ 7	$ (18)		$ 24		$ (22)	$ (24)	$ (58)	15	$ (80)	$ (123)
Net income available to common shareholders - basic and diluted												$ 12
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic												42.2	41.9	41.7
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested share-based awards												0.3	0.2	0.1
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted												42.5	41.9	41.7

[1] Includes $15 million from the deconsolidation of RED. Refer to Note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Basis of Consolidation” in the Notes to Financial Statements.

[2] Includes an impairment charge of $20 million due to Kodak’s exit of its position in silver metal mesh touch screen development and $10 million in income representing net litigation proceeds. Refer to Note 12, “Other Operating Expense, net in the Notes to Financial Statements.

[3] Includes $16 million pre-tax benefit from the change in U.S. vacation benefits.