Supported Imaging Modalities in 3DICOM
What Imaging Modalities does 3DICOM Support?
3DICOM is designed to support a wide range of medical imaging modalities, giving users the flexibility to upload, visualise, and interact with different scan types in both 2D and 3D.
Understanding which imaging formats are compatible with the platform helps streamline workflows and ensures an optimal visualisation experience for clinical, research, or educational use.
Supported DICOM file Imaging Modalities
3DICOM supports the most widely used DICOM file modalities in modern clinical and research practice.
Each modality can be uploaded directly to the 3DICOM Viewer and explored through powerful visualisation and analysis tools.
Computed Tomography
Provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of internal structures, commonly used for diagnosing fractures, tumours, and internal injuries.
All supported modalities are identified automatically through the DICOM metadata tag (0008,0060), ensuring full compatibility with standard DICOM datasets.Support for MCAD File Types
Beyond standard medical imaging, 3DICOM also supports several mechanical CAD (MCAD) and 3D model formats.
This extends its functionality into surgical planning, prosthetics, and biomedical engineering applications.
| File Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| .stl | Used for 3D-printed models, surgical guides, or implant prototypes. |
| .obj | Common in 3D modelling and visualisation for overlaying anatomical or instrument models onto medical scans. |
Supported File Extensions
3DICOM supports a wide range of DICOM and non-DICOM file formats, including:
| File Type | Use Case |
|---|---|
| .nii, .hdr, .mhd | Research and biomedical imaging datasets |
| .dcm, .dicom, .ima | Standard DICOM image files |
All files are processed securely and rendered through 3DICOM’s proprietary visualisation engine to ensure performance and fidelity across devices.CONCLUSION
3DICOM provides robust compatibility across both traditional medical imaging modalities and modern 3D model file types, making it a versatile platform for patients, healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers.
Whether you’re:
- reviewing CT or MRI scans,
- analysing functional PET imaging, or
- integrating 3D anatomical models into your workflow,
3DICOM ensures seamless visualisation, accurate rendering, and cross-platform accessibility — empowering users to make better, faster, and more informed decisions.
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