1) Upload DICOM file to convert
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2) Set converting DICOM to JPG options
3) Get converted file
File extension | .DICOM |
Category | Image File |
Description | DICOM is a standard used in medical imaging and intended for storing, viewing, printing and sharing graphics, as well as information about patients, examination process, hospitals, medical equipment manufacturers, etc. Based on OSI (an ISO standard), it is associated with major medical equipment brands and software backed by this equipment. There are two information levels defined by the DICOM standard: the object-oriented tag-structured DICOM File and DICOM Network Protocols, which is intended for data transmission. Software supporting this format includes 3DSlicer, Ginkgo CADx, OsiriX, CDCM, MicroDicom, XnView and Orthanc. |
Associated programs | XnView |
Developed by | National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
MIME type | |
Useful links | More detailed information on DICOM files |
File extension | .JPG, .JPEG, .JPE, .JFIF, .JFI |
Category | Image File |
Description | JPG is the file format for images made by digital cameras and spread throughout the world wide web. Saving in JPG format an image loses its quality, because of the size compression. But at the end you have a much smaller file easy to archive, send, and publish in the web. These are the cases when an image's size matters more than image's quality. Nonetheless, by using professional software you can select the compression degree and so affect the image's quality. |
Associated programs | |
Developed by | The JPEG Committee |
MIME type | |
Useful links | More detailed information on JPG files |
DICOM, short for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, is a standardized file format used predominantly in the medical field for storing and transmitting medical images. These images could be from various modalities like MRI, CT, X-rays, ultrasound, etc. While DICOM is vital for medical professionals due to its comprehensive nature, there are situations when converting these files to a more universally accepted format, such as JPG, is advantageous.
There are multiple reasons to consider such a conversion:
There are various methods to convert DICOM to JPG:
When converting, it's paramount to retain image quality, especially if the JPG will be used for medical evaluations or decisions. Settings like compression ratio, resolution, and color depth should be appropriately configured.
While DICOM remains an integral file format in the realm of medical imaging, there are contexts where conversion to formats like JPG is beneficial. With the right tools and precautions, this process can be both efficient and secure, ensuring that medical imagery remains accurate and accessible across various platforms and purposes.
Our tool converts an uploaded copy of your original file. The original file stays on your computer and is unaffected by the process. There is no risk of data loss by conversion.
Also, your data is safe with us. We delete all uploads from our servers after one hour. In other words, an hour after you upload your files, those files are purged from our servers forever. You don't need to worry about your content being stored on the server.