File Extension Database

Open DCM File

The DCM extension files present, up to now, two applications of a different nature, namely:

DICOM

A DCM extension file is an image created by Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine in its proprietary format.

DCM contains an image such as an MRI, ultrasound or CT scan, and can also store patient identification data to link the image to a specific person.

The DCM format was developed by the NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) for the exchange and display of medical images such as CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound images.

DiskCatalogMaker

In this section, a DCM file is a catalog file used by DiskCatalogMaker, a file organizing and cataloging program for the Mac.

The DCM contains a database of files stored on multiple disks that are indexed and searchable by filename and other attributes.

As a final note, DCM files can also be saved as DCMF files, which are more common anyway.

Software to open a DCM file

How Can I Open DCM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DCM file is to find a DCM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DCM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DCM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DCM file opener then try to search online for "DCM viewer", "application to open DCM file" or "open DCM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DCM file

How Can I Open DCM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DCM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DCM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DCM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DCM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DCM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DCM file then try to search for "DCM viewer", "application to open DCM file" or "read DCM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DCM file

How Can I Open DCM File on Android

If you downloaded a DCM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DCM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DCM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DCM viewer", "DCM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DCM File on iPhone or iPad

To open DCM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DCM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DCM". This way you can find apps which can open DCM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DCM viewer" or "DCM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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