Open DCM files online

DICOM is the medical-imaging standard for CT, MRI and X-ray scans, with image data plus patient metadata.

Guide only — This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.

Guide only

This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.

Besides this free online viewer, you can open DICOM (medical) files in desktop apps such as OsiriX, RadiAnt, Horos — but here all you need is a web browser.

Sample files for DICOM (medical)

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What is a DCM file?

DICOM is the medical-imaging standard for CT, MRI and X-ray scans, with image data plus patient metadata. The .DCM extension identifies a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine file, which is served with the application/dicom media type.

Besides this free online viewer, you can open DICOM (medical) files in desktop apps such as OsiriX, RadiAnt, Horos — but here all you need is a web browser.

Quick facts

FormatDICOM (medical) — Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
File extensions.dcm .dicom
MIME typeapplication/dicom
DeveloperNEMA
CategorySpecialised
Also opens inOsiriX, RadiAnt, Horos

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Software and libraries that can open a DCM file

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Frequently asked questions

What is a .DCM file?

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What programs open DCM files?

On the desktop, DCM files typically open in OsiriX, RadiAnt, Horos. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.