What is the difference between .dicom and .wmf?
- Extension
- .dicom
- .wmf
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Vector Image
- Developer
- NEMA
- Microsoft
- 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.
- Proprietary Windows graphic format developed by Microsoft; contains a series of drawing operations, including commands for drawing lines, circles, and rectangles; may also contain bitmap drawing operations; used primarily for vector images, but can also include raster graphics.
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- application/x-msmetafile
- Sample
- sample.dicom
- sample.wmf
- Wikipedia
- .dicom on Wikipedia
- .wmf on Wikipedia