Exporting DICOM files (.dcm) from Carestream
To prepare a CBCT case for submission, export the scan as a DICOMDIR into a dedicated patient folder and do not skip the final step—compressing the folder into a ZIP file. Below are the general steps (the full step-by-step guide with screenshots is available in the PDF linked on this page).
Overview of steps
1
Create a Desktop folder
Name it with the patient’s full name.
2
Open the CBCT scan
Launch CS 3D Imaging and open the patient’s scan
3
Start export
Click Export Volume on the left menu.
4
Select export folder
Click Browse and choose the patient folder on the Desktop.
5
Set resolution options
Axial Matrix Size: Same as source · Slice Thickness: Same as source.
6
Set file format
Output: CT (one file per slice) · Compression: Uncompressed · Make sure Anonymize and Create DICOMDir are unchecked.
7
Export files
Click Export and wait for the process to finish.
8
Verify files
Confirm the folder contains many .dcm files (usually hundreds).
9
ZIP the folder (do not skip)
Right-click the folder → Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder
10
Upload the ZIP
Upload the zipped folder to the IDR portal request form.
Ready to Submit Your Case?
Create your portal account and upload your CBCT scan to start an interpretation request. You’ll receive email updates when your case is received and accepted.
