Open dcm file

Did your computer fail to open dcm file? We explain what dcm files are and recommend software that we know can open your dcm files.

What is dcm file?

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.

dcm file description

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

Software that will open dcm file

Adobe Photoshop

One of the best bitmap graphic editing program

Adobe Photoshop for Mac

Mac version of popular digital image editor

XnView MP

A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files

Other dcm file extensions

dcm - Atari disk image format

A dcm file extension is associated with the Disk Communicator, an emulator of Atari computers. A dcm file contains disk image.

dcm - DiskCatalogMaker catalog database

A dcm file extension is related to the DiskCatalogMaker and used for its database files.

dcm - Sound

Files with dcm file extension might also be old audio files. Obsolete file format.