Convert DICOM to JPG — Free, In Your Browser
Convert supported grayscale and color DICOM slices to standard JPG images. Files stay on your device.
- Free for single conversions
- No upload, no install
- Use a current desktop browser
Why convert DICOM to JPG?
DICOM is the medical standard. But it's not what most people use day to day. Your phone, your photo apps, social media platforms, email clients, and word processors all expect JPG, PNG, or PDF.
What people use a JPG copy for
Converting your scan to JPG is useful when you want to:
- Email a scan image to a family member
- Include the scan in a Word document or presentation
- Print a single slice for your own records
- Save a screenshot-style image of a specific finding
OpenMyScan converts DICOM to JPG entirely in your browser. No upload, no account, no watermark.
How to convert your DICOM file
Three steps. This standalone converter saves one rendered slice at a time.
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Step 1 — Drop your DICOM file or folder
Drag and drop into the dropzone above, or click to choose.
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Step 2 — Pick the slice
For multi-slice studies, choose the series and use the slice slider to pick an image. A single-image DICOM shows one preview. Check it, then use Download JPG.
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Step 3 — Download
Click Download. The JPG saves to your computer. No watermark, no account required.
DICOM to JPG vs PNG vs PDF
Different formats fit different use cases:
- JPG: lossy compression can make smaller files. Check the preview and downloaded image for your intended use.
- PNG: lossless encoding of the rendered view. It does not preserve original DICOM pixel values or bit depth.
- PDF: rendered slices in a document with generated headers and slice labels. It does not create a radiology report.
OpenMyScan offers tools for all three. Pick the one that fits how you'll use the file.
Questions people actually ask
Will the JPG show patient information?
The JPG holds the picture only. The DICOM tags carrying your name, patient ID and date of birth are not copied into it. Two things to check anyway: some scanners burn patient details directly into the image (common on ultrasound), and those are part of the picture; and the file name can still identify the study. Open the JPG and look at it before you send it anywhere.
Does the converted JPG match the original quality?
The JPG is an 8-bit rendered image with lossy compression and does not preserve original DICOM pixel values, full bit depth or complete metadata. The converter supports grayscale and decoder-supported RGB, YBR and palette-color images. Unsupported decoded color formats show an error instead of a JPG preview. Inspect the output and use the original DICOM study for clinical review.
Can I convert multiple slices at once?
This standalone converter saves one slice at a time. For whole-series or consecutive-range export, open the study in the full DICOM viewer and choose Export. The full viewer requires a browser window at least 1200 pixels wide.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Conversion happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
Why is the converted file very small or very large?
JPG file size depends on image dimensions and content. Inspect the downloaded file; a small file alone does not confirm image quality.
Can I print the JPG?
Yes. Once downloaded it's a standard image file, printable from any application.