.DCM File

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

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.

How to open:

For example XnView can open and view *.dcm images.

How to convert:

DICOM images are commonly exported to JPG or other graphical formats for exchange purposes.