This extension allows the user to view DICOM image

Latest Version

Version
1.7
Update
October 4, 2021
Size
34.85MiB
Developer
Category
Users
6,000+
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking

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DICOM image viewer Extension

A Chrome extension to view the images in medical DICOM p10 files. This is not for clinical use and just a reference.

## Features
1. View online DICOM files by clicking DICOM urls
2. View offline DICOM by dragging files onto Chrome, or use built-in file browser to select files.
3. In terminal, use CLI tool, https://www.npmjs.com/package/cli-open-dicom-with-chrome to open DICOM files via this extension.
4. Shortcut (ctrl+u/cmd+u) to open extension viewer page. Or click extension icon.
5. Support adjustable window center mode.
6. Support multi-frame, RGB DICOM files
7. Support different plane views mode

After installation, to enable dragging offline files onto Chrome function, please
1. Open the Extension Management page by navigating to \"chrome://extensions\" (input this in the address bar)
2. Locate DICOM Image Viewer and click on the DETAILS button
3. Turn Allow access to file URLs switch on

## Not support yet:
1. DICOM video format.
2. YBR Photometric DICOM
3. Transfer syntax: 1.2.840.10008.1.2.4.90

## Change log
https://github.com/grimmer0125/dicom-web-viewer/wiki#change-log
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "short_name": "DICOM image viewer", "start_url": ".", "display": "standalone", "theme_color": "#000000", "background_color": "#ffffff", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "DICOM image viewer", "description": "This extension allows the user to view DICOM image", "version": "1.7", "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "icons": { "16": "Dicom_16.png", "48": "Dicom_48.png", "128": "Dicom_128.png" }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "DICOM image viewer (just open url or local file which needs enable local file access!)" }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'", "web_accessible_resources": ["index.html"], "permissions": ["webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", ""], "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+U", "mac": "Command+U", "linux": "Ctrl+U" } } }}
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How to download and manually install DICOM image viewer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install DICOM image viewer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install DICOM image viewer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install DICOM image viewer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download DICOM image viewer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a DICOM image viewer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the DICOM image viewer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the DICOM image viewer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the DICOM image viewer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for DICOM image viewer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the DICOM image viewer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download DICOM image viewer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install DICOM image viewer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the DICOM image viewer extension file

Select and download the DICOM image viewer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the DICOM image viewer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your DICOM image viewer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the DICOM image viewer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install DICOM image viewer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shinie&Caballos YT (ID: 000000ef7f259d53) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/13/2021 It does not work on Edge. It shows an almost white image, I spent lot of time touching the settings to get a very poor image

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Michael Lin (ID: 000000533e2b2053) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/30/2020 This one is awesome.

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rakesh singh (ID: 000000f1bec5844f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2020 GOOD

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A. (ID: 0000005ba104d489) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/08/2019 This does NOT work and was a complete waste of time and energy.

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Dr. Nabil Saqran (ID: 0000008ef6c31a7d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/08/2019 excelent