Files with dcm file extension can be commonly found as special bitmap images used in medicine (DICOM), for purposes of storing special imaging data like utrasounds, CT scans etc.
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the DCM file extension!
.dcm - Sound
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Software that open dcm file
DCM file extension - Dicom medicine image file format
What is dcm file? How to open dcm files?
The dcm file extension is frequently used for images saved in the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) image format.
This format was created by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as a standard for distributing and viewing medical images, such as MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasound images.
MIME types:
image/dicom
image/x-dicom
The default software associated to open dcm file:
Company or developer:
Adobe Systems Incorporated
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Company or developer:
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Adobe Photoshop for Mac is popular image editing application. It is able to create and compose images, edit photos and supports variety of image formats to open, export and convert.
The latest version, Photoshop CC is available through the new Adobe Creative Cloud suite. The previous version was Photoshop CS6.
Company or developer:
Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet
A free (for non-commercial purposes) powerful cross-platform media browser, viewer and converter. Compatible with more than 500 formats and also supports export to 70 different file formats. It works on Windows, Linux and macOS (OS X).
List of software applications associated to the .dcm file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dcm file, edit dcm file, convert dcm file, view dcm file, play dcm file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open dcm file - Dicom medicine image file format
Programs supporting the exension dcm on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open dcm file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with dcm file by default:
Adobe Photoshop
Other suggested software:
ACDSee Photo Manager
GIMP
IrfanView
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with dcm file by default:
Adobe Photoshop for Mac
Other suggested software:
GIMP for Mac
