dcm2niix
Converts neuroimaging data from the DICOM format to the NIfTI format and generates BIDS JSON sidecars.
What is dcm2niix?
dcm2niix is a command-line tool that converts neuroimaging data from the DICOM format, used by medical imaging devices, to the NIfTI format preferred by researchers. It solves the problem of inconsistent DICOM interpretations across vendors and generates standardized BIDS JSON metadata sidecars to facilitate reproducible brain imaging studies.
Neuroscientists, radiologists, and researchers working with medical imaging data who need to convert DICOM files to analysis-ready NIfTI format and adhere to BIDS standards for data organization.
Developers choose dcm2niix for its accuracy in handling vendor-specific DICOM quirks, its ability to generate BIDS-compliant metadata, and its status as a community-supported, open-source tool that is widely integrated into neuroimaging pipelines.
Overview
dcm2nii DICOM to NIfTI converter: compiled versions available from NITRC
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting clinical DICOM MRI scans to NIfTI for research analysis
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