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Convert RAW to DCM

Want to convert RAW to DCM? It's on our roadmap. Here's what DCM is, and the conversions you can run right now.

RAW to DCM isn't available on SharkFoto yet — it's a real conversion we're working on. Here's what works today.

About converting RAW to DCM

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What DCM is

DCM (DICOM) is the medical-imaging standard used by CT, MRI and X-ray equipment, bundling the image with patient and study metadata.

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DCM support is coming

Converting RAW to DCM is technically possible and on our list — it just isn't switched on here yet. We add and test new output formats one at a time before release.

Format details

What is a RAW file?

A raw file is the unprocessed data straight from a camera’s sensor, keeping maximum detail and dynamic range before it is developed into a JPG or PNG. “RAW” isn’t one format — each maker has its own (CR2, NEF, ARW…).

Full name
Camera Raw
Developed by
Camera manufacturers
Released
Extension
.raw
MIME type
image/x-raw
Transparency
No

How to open RAW files open in Lightroom, Photoshop / Camera Raw, Capture One and each camera maker’s software.

What is a DCM file?

DCM (DICOM) is the universal standard for medical imaging — MRI, CT and X-ray scans — bundling the image with patient and scan metadata.

Full name
DICOM Medical Image
Developed by
NEMA
Released
1993
Extension
.dcm
MIME type
image/dcm
Transparency
Varies

How to open DCM opens in medical viewers like RadiAnt, Horos and OsiriX; convert to JPG/PNG to share a plain image (without clinical data).

Full DCM format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert RAW to DCM now?
Not on SharkFoto yet — DCM output is on our roadmap. In the meantime, RAW converts to TIFF, PNG or JPG for free.
What is DCM?
DCM (DICOM) is the medical-imaging standard used by CT, MRI and X-ray equipment, bundling the image with patient and study metadata.
Will you add RAW to DCM?
It's planned. We're rolling out new output formats gradually and testing each before it goes live.
What can I convert RAW to today?
RAW converts cleanly to TIFF, PNG or JPG — free, no sign-up, no watermark.