What is the difference between .dcm and .j2k?
- Extension
- .dcm
- .j2k
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NEMA
- Joint Photographic Experts Group
- 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.
- Compressed bitmap image that uses wavelet compression instead of the DCT compression used by standard .JPEG images; supports 16-bit color, alpha transparency, and lossless compression.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- image/jp2
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- sample.j2k
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia
- .j2k on Wikipedia