What is the difference between .dcm and .miff?
- Name
- DICOM Image
- Magick Image
- Extension
- .dcm
- .miff
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NEMA
- ImageMagick
- 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.
- The MIFF (Magick Image File Format) is a versatile image format used primarily by ImageMagick, a software suite for creating, editing, converting, and displaying bitmap images. It is designed to store bitmap images with a high degree of flexibility, supporting various depths and color spaces, including transparency and multiple layers. MIFF files are often used for temporary storage during image processing tasks, as they can efficiently preserve the full quality and attributes of images.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- image/x-miff
- Sample
- sample.dcm
- sample.miff
- Wikipedia
- .dcm on Wikipedia
- .miff on Wikipedia