What is the difference between .dicom and .fax?
- Name
- DICOM Image
- Group 3 FAX
- Extension
- .dicom
- .fax
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Fax
- Developer
- NEMA
- ITU-T
- 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.
- This format is used to compress TIFF images when sending them via fax machines. This format helps reduce the data transmission time. Group 3 eliminates redundant data during compression in order to reduce file size. The standard 10:1 compression ratio may be increased to the user's preferences, but it can lead to a significant loss of image quality.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- application/vnd.fax
- Sample
- sample.dicom
- Wikipedia
- .dicom on Wikipedia