What is the difference between .dcm and .avs?
- Name
- DICOM Image
- AVS X Image
- Extension
- .dcm
- .avs
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NEMA
- Stardent
- Description
- A DCM file is an image file saved in the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) image format. It stores a medical image, such as a CT scan or ultrasound. DCM files may also include patient information to pair the image with the patient.
- AVS (Application Visualization System) file is a graphics file for Stardent AVS X image visualization. It is currently available on several platforms but it was originally developed only by the Stardent computer.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- sample.avs
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia