DICOM Bitmap File
General Information
| Title | DC3 File Extension |
| Extension | .dc3 |
| Full Form | DICOM Bitmap File |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | National Electrical Manufacturers Association |
| MIME Type | application/dicom |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store medical images |
| Additional Functions | Include patient info |
| Features | Standardized, Multi-frame |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High resolution |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Limited |
Use Cases
| Medical Imaging | Yes |
| Patient Records | Yes |
| Radiology | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1985 |
| Latest Version | DICOM 2021b |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dcm, .dicom |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 OsiriX MD |
Commercial | Mac |
| RadiAnt DICOM Viewer |
Free, Paid version | Windows |
| MicroDicom |
Free | Windows |