What is the difference between .tif and .dicom?
- Name
- Tagged Image
- DICOM Image
- Extension
- .tif
- .dicom
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Adobe.
- NEMA
- Description
- A TIF file is an image file saved in a high-quality graphics format. It is often used for storing images with many colors, typically digital photos, and includes support for layers and multiple pages.
- 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/tiff
- application/dicom
- Sample
- sample.tif
- sample.dicom
- Wikipedia
- .tif on Wikipedia
- .dicom on Wikipedia