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Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (.dicom)

DICOM, or Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine, is a standardized file format used in the field of medical imaging. It facilitates the storage, exchange, and transmission of medical images and related information between devices from different manufacturers, ensuring interoperability in healthcare environments. Originating from efforts by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) in the 1980s, DICOM's evolution has played a crucial role in the development of advanced medical imaging technologies and systems.

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Portable Graymap (.pgm)

The Portable Graymap (PGM) file extension, originating in the late 1980s as part of the Netpbm project, stands for "Portable Gray Map". It serves as a simple, versatile format for grayscale images, enabling easy reading and writing by various programs. Due to its straightforward structure and plain text encoding, it's often used in academic and research settings where ease of parsing and accessibility are crucial. PGM files store grayscale images in a compact, efficient manner, making them an essential tool for image processing tasks.

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How to convert DICOM to PGM?

  1. Upload DICOM File

    Drag & drop any DICOM file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.

  2. Select DICOM Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use DICOM to PGM tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your PGM

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your PGM file.

Convert DICOM to PGM

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change DICOM format to PGM?

To change DICOM format to PGM, upload your DICOM file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your DICOM file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted PGM file afterward.

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Convert DICOM to PGM on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to DICOM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DICOM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DICOM_INPUT_FILE --to pgm

Convert DICOM to PGM on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to DICOM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DICOM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DICOM_INPUT_FILE --to pgm

Convert DICOM to PGM on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to DICOM file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your DICOM_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert DICOM_INPUT_FILE --to pgm

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