What is the difference between .dcm and .mat?
- Extension
- .dcm
- .mat
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Data
- Developer
- NEMA
- The MathWorks
- 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.
- MAT (MATLAB Image Format) is an image file format created by MathWorks for storing and sharing MATLAB data and images. It contains data in a binary format, as well as metadata describing the image. MAT files can be used to store images, 3D models, and other types of data.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- application/octet-stream
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- sample.mat
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia
- .mat on Wikipedia