DICOM Medical Image
A sample DICOM medical imaging file with metadata headers for testing PACS viewers, radiology tools, and medical image processing.
DICOM Medical Image
medical file · 128 KB
A sample DICOM medical imaging file with metadata headers for testing PACS viewers, radiology tools, and medical image processing.
File Details
- File Name
- DICOM Medical Image.dcm
- Format
- DCM
- File Size
- 128 KB
- Category
- Medical & Health
- MIME Type
- application/dicom
- License
- Free for testing
About DCM Files
The DCM format is commonly used in the medical & health category. DCM files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the DCM file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .dcm Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating DCM parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process medical & health files
- Learning about the DCM file format structure and metadata
How to Open DCM Files
DCM files can be opened with applications that support the DCM format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
application/dicomFile Size128 KBExtension.dcmCategoryMedical & HealthThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_image.dcm&type=application/dicom. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/dicom when serving DCM files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample DCM file used for?
This sample DCM file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating DCM parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle medical & health files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 128 KB DCM file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/dicom).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this DCM file?
DCM files can be opened with applications that support the DCM format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.