DCM (DICOM) is the universal standard for medical imaging — MRI, CT and X-ray scans — bundling the image with patient and scan metadata.
DCM opens in medical viewers like RadiAnt, Horos and OsiriX; convert to JPG/PNG to share a plain image (without clinical data).
Share, post and embed pictures across sites and apps.
Work with the format in editors like Photoshop and GIMP.
Keep memories and assets in a widely-readable form.
| ✔ Strengths | ✖ Limitations |
|---|---|
| Excellent compatibility | No transparency support |
| Limited support — may need converting |
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DCM (DICOM) is the universal standard for medical imaging — MRI, CT and X-ray scans — bundling the image with patient and scan metadata.
DCM opens in medical viewers like RadiAnt, Horos and OsiriX; convert to JPG/PNG to share a plain image (without clinical data).
DCM is optimised for its specific use rather than strictly lossless storage.
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No — DCM doesn't store transparency; convert to PNG or WEBP if you need it.