DCM

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.
What is dcm file?
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
How to open dcm file?
For example XnView can open and view *.dcm images.
How to convert dcm file?
DICOM images are commonly exported to JPG or other graphical formats for exchange purposes.
Suggested software to open dcm file:
Associated software actions with the dcm file
Software applications that can open dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
ACDSee Photo Manager (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
IrfanView (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
Software applications that can edit dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
Software capable of saving dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
Programs for viewing dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
ACDSee Photo Manager (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
IrfanView (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
Software apps that convert dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
Software apps that import dcm files:
Xara Page & Layout Designer (Microsoft Windows)
CrossManager (Microsoft Windows)
Bio-Formats (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export dcm files:
Analyze (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print dcm files:
Adobe Photoshop (Microsoft Windows)
ACDSee Photo Manager (Microsoft Windows)
GIMP (Microsoft Windows)
IrfanView (Microsoft Windows)
Adobe Photoshop for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
GIMP for Linux (Linux/Unix)
MeVisLab (Multiplatform)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Atari disk image format
File type category:
Archive and compressed file
Date updated: March 1, 2018
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.
How to open dcm file?
Use Disk Communicator to work with *.dcm files.
DiskCatalogMaker catalog database
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.
How to open dcm file?
Use DiskCatalogMaker to open *.dcm files.
How to convert dcm file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open dcm file:
Associated software actions with the dcm file
Software applications that can open dcm files:
DiskCatalogMaker (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software applications that can edit dcm files:
DiskCatalogMaker (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software capable of saving dcm files:
DiskCatalogMaker (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software apps that create dcm files:
DiskCatalogMaker (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving dcm files:
DiskCatalogMaker (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Sound
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: November 10, 2024
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.
How to open dcm file?
You should be able to playback and edit these audio files using Awave Studio.
How to convert dcm file?
DCM sound file can be exported to other sound format like mp3 using Awave Studio.
Suggested software to open dcm file:
Associated software actions with the dcm file
Software applications that can open dcm files:
Awave Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Apps designed for playing dcm files:
Awave Studio (Microsoft Windows)