Note 21 - Derivative Liability (Asset) Key Inputs in Determination of Fair Value of Optional and Mandatory Conversion (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total value of embedded derivative liability (asset) | $	$ 3	$ (4)
Kodak's closing stock price | $ / shares	$ 3.80	$ 3.10
Expected stock price volatility [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	87.32	58.22
Risk Free Rate [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	2.65	2.08
Yield on the Preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	19.85	22.31