Note 22 - Derivative Liability Key Inputs in Determination of Fair Value of Optional and Mandatory Conversion (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total value of embedded derivative liability ($ millions)	$ 1	$ 43
Kodak's closing stock price	$ 7.35	$ 15.50
Expected stock price volatility	43.27%	42.85%
Risk free rate	1.79%	1.93%
Yield on the preferred stock	12.46%	11.38%

Note 22 - Derivative Liability Key Inputs in Determination of Fair Value of Optional and Mandatory Conversion (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

9 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]

Total value of embedded derivative liability ($ millions)

$ 1

$ 43

Kodak's closing stock price

$ 7.35

$ 15.50

Expected stock price volatility