DICM File Extension
Medicine Image
- File Type dicm
- Popularity
- Application Adobe Photoshop
- Category Raster Image Files
What is a DICM file?
Files with the DICM extension are specifically tied to Medicine Image, a Raster Image Files type, and there are 575 files in this category.
DICM file support extends to various operating systems, including Mac OS, Windows and Linux. To view a DICM file, you can choose from 2 programs such as XnView and Adobe Photoshop.
Programs that support DICM files
How to open a DICM file?
If you cannot open a DICM file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.
Thanks to their popularity, XnView and Adobe Photoshop are often the go-to programs for managing DICM files. If you need the newest version of Adobe Photoshop, just access the Adobe website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.
Once Adobe Photoshop is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening DICM files.
Make Adobe Photoshop the default DICM viewer
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired DICM file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
- In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for Adobe Photoshop. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your DICM file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Adobe Photoshop as the application to associate with your DICM file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Finding answers to DICM file problems
If DICM files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.
What can lead to sudden Adobe Photoshop crashes?
Insufficient updates for Adobe products can cause Adobe Photoshop to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged DICM file?
Use a recovery program to open the damaged DICM file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore the damaged raster image files.
What are the ways to check if my DICM file is damaged?
Characteristics of corrupted DICM raster image files can include:
- The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
- The file causes Adobe Photoshop or other software to hang or crash during various operations;
- An unexplained increase in the size of the DICM file;
- Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;
Convert files to and from DICM
If handling a DICM file is problematic, consider converting it to alternative formats such as JPG, GIF or other supported types.
After converting a DICM file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.