What is the difference between .dicom and .dcx?
- Extension
- .dicom
- .dcx
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- NEMA
- ZSoft
- 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.
- DCX file is a multi-page image file developed by raster file or bitmap file formats. It is generated fro PCX files, so it has a small header that shows the .dcx then a sequence of .pcx data. Popularly used by applications to create and send multi-page fax files.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- image/x-dcx
- Sample
- sample.dicom
- sample.dcx
- Wikipedia
- .dicom on Wikipedia
- .dcx on Wikipedia