What is the difference between .tga and .dicom?
- Name
- Targa Graphic
- DICOM Image
- Extension
- .tga
- .dicom
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Avid Technology
- NEMA
- Description
- A TGA file is a file saved in the raster graphic format designed by Truevision. It supports 8, 16, 24, or 32 bits per pixel at a maximum of 24 bits for RGB colors and and 8-bit alpha channel. TGA files are often used to store texture files referenced by 3D video games.
- 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.
- MIME Type
- image/x-tga
- application/dicom
- Sample
- sample.tga
- sample.dicom
- Wikipedia
- .tga on Wikipedia
- .dicom on Wikipedia