What is the difference between .dcm and .jpg?
- Name
- DICOM Image
- JPEG Image
- Extension
- .dcm
- .jpg
- 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.
- A JPG file is an image saved in a compressed image format standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG). It is commonly used for storing digital photos and used by most digital cameras to save images. JPG files are among the most common image files along with .PNG, .TIF, and .GIF.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- image/jpeg
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- sample.jpg
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia
- .jpg on Wikipedia