What is the difference between .dcm and .fig?
- Extension
- .dcm
- .fig
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Vector Image
- Developer
- NEMA
- XFig
- 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.
- This is a file used for creating line plots in the form of vector images. They include text objects, splines, forms, arcs, lines and arrows. It can contain a set of colors, images and sketches. It was initially developed for the Xfig drawing program, but today it’s used in other drawing editors.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- application/x-xfig
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia
- .fig on Wikipedia