What is the difference between .dcm and .docx?
- Extension
- .dcm
- .docx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Document
- Developer
- NEMA
- Microsoft
- 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.
- A DOCX file is a document created by Microsoft Word or another word processing program, such as OpenOffice Writer or Apple Pages. It contains formatted text but may also include images, drawn objects, and other document elements. DOCX files are widely used in home, academic, and business environments for drafting letters, resumes, invitations, newsletters, and other documents.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- sample.docx
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia
- .docx on Wikipedia