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Dicom medicine image file format
File type: Bitmap image file
Files with dcm 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.
Found 4 different file type records with the same dcm filename suffix.
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension dcm 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
For example XnView can open and view *.dcm images.
DICOM images are commonly exported to JPG or other graphical formats for exchange purposes.
Software applications that can open dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software applications that can edit dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software capable of saving dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Programs for viewing dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Software apps that create dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software apps that convert dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
Multiplatform
Software apps that import dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Multiplatform
Software apps that export dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Analyze
Software apps that print dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
File type category:
Archive and compressed file
Date updated: March 1, 2018
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The dcm file extension is related to the Disk Communicator, a tool for emulating Atari computers.
The dcm file stores disk image used by Disk Communicator utility. Seems to be obsolete.
Use Disk Communicator to work with *.dcm files.
File type category:
Database file
Date updated: March 22, 2019
The dcm file extension is associated with the DiskCatalogMaker, a software, which enables users to catalog their optical media, available for Apple Mac computers.
The dcm file contains catalog database.
Use DiskCatalogMaker to open *.dcm files.
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Software applications that can open dcm files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software applications that can edit dcm files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software capable of saving dcm files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software apps that create dcm files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Software applications that handle other tasks involving dcm files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: November 10, 2024
Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.
The dcm file extension is also reported to have been used for some older audio format.
Most likely some old format without support from developer. No further information could be found.
You should be able to playback and edit these audio files using Awave Studio.
DCM sound file can be exported to other sound format like mp3 using Awave Studio.
Software applications that can open dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
Apps designed for playing dcm files:
Microsoft Windows
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