Convert DCM to DIC
| File Extension | DCM |
| Full Name | Dicom Medicine Image File Format |
Files with the .DCM extension contain digital medical images as well as patient information, encoded in the standardized DICOM format, which is short for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine.
| File Extension | DIC |
| Full Name | Dictionary Format |
File with a .DIC extensions contains a dictionary – a set of related words, to which different types of applications may refer to, usually text editors.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DCM") to another (referred to as "DIC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DCM file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DCM to format DIC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DCM to DIC file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DCM and transforming it into format DIC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DCM to DIC converters.
Conversion from DCM to DIC
DCM to DIC
How to convert the DCM file to DIC?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DCM to DIC. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DCM file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DCM, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DCM file to the application
- Select the output format of the DIC file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DIC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DIC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DCM format:
Other conversions
to the DIC format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.