- Extension
- .vga
- .dcm
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Raster Image
- Raster Image
- Developer
- Microsoft
- NEMA
- Description
- The VGA file type, often associated with Windows Bitmap (BMP), is a raster graphics image file format primarily used for storing bitmap digital images. It is characterized by its simplicity and wide compatibility, making it a standard choice for storing high-quality, uncompressed, and lossless images in Microsoft Windows operating systems. VGA files support various color depths, from monochrome to 24-bit true color, allowing for detailed and vibrant image representation. Despite its larger file size compared to compressed formats, the VGA (or BMP) format is favored for its straightforward structure and ease of access without sacrificing image quality.
- 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/bmp
- application/dicom
