Note 14 - Derivative Liability (Asset) Key Inputs in Determination of Fair Value for Embedded Conversion Features and Termination Option (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares	May 24, 2019 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares
Convertible Notes [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total value of embedded derivative liability (in millions)	$ 51	$ 14
Kodak's closing stock price | $ / shares	$ 4.65	$ 2.31
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Total value of embedded derivative liability (in millions)	$ 1
Total value of embedded derivative (asset) (in millions)			$ (4)
Kodak's closing stock price | $ / shares	$ 4.65		$ 2.55
Expected stock price volatility [Member] | Convertible Notes [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	104.61	92.48
Expected stock price volatility [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	104.61		95.55
Risk Free Rate [Member] | Convertible Notes [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	1.58	2.13
Risk Free Rate [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	1.58		2.46
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate | Convertible Notes [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	11.52	11.98
Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Alternate measurement input percentage	16.27		23.77