Convert DICOM to PDF — Save Scan Images in a Document
Open a supported DICOM study in the viewer and export rendered slices as a PDF image document. This does not create a radiology report. No upload or install.
- Multi-slice PDF export
- No upload, no install
- Viewer needs a 1200px-wide window
When PDF is the right format for your scan
A PDF can collect rendered scan images into a document that opens in a standard PDF reader. OpenMyScan adds generated study/series headers and slice labels; it does not write findings, an interpretation or a radiology report.
Each page contains a JPEG-compressed capture of the viewer canvas. Its appearance and dimensions depend on the rendered view, including brightness, contrast, zoom and pan. The PDF does not preserve the original DICOM pixel values, bit depth or complete metadata. For medical review or a second opinion, ask the recipient for their requirements and keep the original DICOM study and existing radiology report.
How DICOM-to-PDF export works
This page opens the full DICOM viewer. It requires a browser window at least 1200 pixels wide. Your scan is processed locally.
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Drop your DICOM file or folder
Drop the complete study folder above, or choose it from your computer. Wait for the viewer and series list to appear. Nothing is uploaded.
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Set the view and choose PDF
Select the series and adjust the view. Open Export, choose PDF and select the current slice, whole series or a consecutive range. The header and slice labels are generated automatically.
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Download the PDF
Start the export and wait for the PDF download. Check its pages, generated headers and any skipped-slice notice before sharing. A standard PDF reader can open the result.
PDF vs JPG vs PNG for medical scans
PDF groups rendered slices into pages with generated headers and slice labels. It is an image document, not a medical interpretation.
JPG and PNG create individual rendered image files for use in documents or presentations. They are not raw DICOM data. PNG avoids additional JPEG compression artifacts.
Ask the specialist or insurer which files they require. A rendered PDF, JPG or PNG may not meet their medical review requirements; retain the original DICOM study and radiology report.
Questions people actually ask
How do I use the PDF converter?
Drop your complete DICOM folder above to open the viewer. Select a series, adjust the view, open Export and choose PDF plus the current slice, whole series or consecutive range. The viewer needs at least 1200 pixels of browser width. The PDF builds locally.
Can I include multiple slices in the PDF?
Yes. Choose the whole series or a consecutive range in Export. Each captured slice gets a page with a generated header and slice label. Review the result and any skipped-slice notice; this does not assemble a clinical report.
Will the PDF contain patient information?
The PDF can contain study and series descriptions, modality and study date in its generated header. Dedicated patient-name, patient-ID and birth-date tags are not copied, but descriptions, file names or information burned into the image may still identify someone. Review every page, header and the file name before sharing; this is not an anonymization service.
Are my files uploaded?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser. Files never leave your device.
Can the recipient open the PDF without special medical software?
Yes. The output is a standard PDF file. No DICOM viewer needed. It can be opened in a standard PDF reader such as Adobe Reader or Preview, or a browser with PDF support.
What scan types are supported?
PDF export works with MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound. It supports any DICOM study that opens in the standard viewer.