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DCM2NIIX(1) dcm2niix DCM2NIIX(1)

NAME

dcm2niix - DICOM to NifTI converter

SYNOPSIS

dcm2niix [options] <sourcedir>

DESCRIPTION

Most medical imaging devices save images in some variation of the popular DICOM format. However, most scientific tools expect medical images to be stored in the comparatively simpler NIfTI format. dcm2niix is designed to perform such conversion from DICOM to NIfTI with a simple command-line interface.

Please be advised that dcm2niix has been developed for research purposes only and should not be considered a clinical tool.

OPTIONS

Save additional BIDS metadata to a side-car .json file.
Format string for the output filename(s). The following specifiers are supported:
  • %a, antenna (coil) number
  • %c, comments
  • %d, description
  • %e, echo number
  • %f, folder name
  • %i, patient ID
  • %m, manufacturer
  • %n, patient name
  • %p, protocol
  • %s, series number
  • %t, time
  • %u, acquisition number
  • %z, sequence name.

The default format string is "%p_%e_%4s".

Merge slices from the same series regardless of study time, echo, coil, orientation, etc...
Output directory where the converted files should be saved. If unspecified, the files are saved within the specified source directory.
Convert a single file only.
Save patient details.
Enable verbose output. "n" for succinct, "y" for verbose, "h" for high verbosity
Crop images.
Desired compression method. The "y"es option uses the external program pigz if available. The "i" option compresses the image using the slower built-in compression routines.

LICENSING

Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice and this notice are preserved. This file is offered as-is, without any warranty.

AUTHOR

This manual was developed and is maintained by Ghislain Antony Vaillant <ghisvail@gmail.com>

COPYRIGHT

2017 The dcm2niix contributors

June 3, 2017 1.0