File Extension DICOM

Author:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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DICOM File Summary

There is one file type associated with the DICOM File Extension, the DICOM Image File format. According to our database, two distinct software programs (conventionally, GIMP developed by The GIMP Development Team) will enable you to view these files. These files can be categorized as Raster Image Files.

File Extension DICOM files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. The Popularity Rating for DICOM files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about DICOM files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your DICOM file.

Low
Demand
9868
Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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Kinds of DICOM Files


Main DICOM Affiliation

.DICOM
File ID:.dicom
File Type:DICOM Image File

A DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format created image. It was developed by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to exchange and view medical images.

Company: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Division:Raster Image Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dicom

Software Programs That Open The DICOM Image File:


GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows
Mac
Linux

Jack Imaging by Nephosity

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DICOM File Popularity


Popular Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


DICOM File Complications


Frequent DICOM Opening Issues

GIMP Not Present

If you attempt to load your DICOM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open DICOM Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to GIMP missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your DICOM, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Incorrect GIMP Version

Your DICOM Image File file is incompatible with GIMP because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version GIMP (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your DICOM Image File file was probably created by a newer release of GIMP than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Right-clicking on your DICOM, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening DICOM files are due to having the incorrect version of GIMP installed on your computer.


Additional DICOM Opening Issues

Errors opening DICOM Image File files can still occur even with the latest GIMP software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening DICOM files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • DICOM file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Corruption of the DICOM file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DICOM format
  • Your DICOM can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • DICOM file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for DICOM-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the DICOM Image File file

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