Ginkgo CADx
Open Source DICOM Viewer and Dicomizer.
Overview
Ginkgo CADx is an open-source medical imaging software that serves as a DICOM viewer, dicomizer (for converting images to DICOM), and provides basic PACS functionality. It is cross-platform, running on Windows, macOS, and Linux. While it offers standard viewing tools, its capabilities are generally more suited for small-scale needs or educational purposes rather than large clinical environments. Advanced features like MPR are available in a pro version.
✨ Key Features
- Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- DICOM viewer
- Dicomizer (convert images/PDFs to DICOM)
- Basic PACS server support
- Annotation and measurement tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Includes a 'dicomizer' to create DICOM files from other formats
- Cross-platform support
- Open-source foundation
Unique Value: Provides a free, open-source, cross-platform tool that not only views DICOMs but can also create them from standard images and documents.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- DICOM conversion for research data
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Primary clinical diagnosis in a high-volume setting
- Advanced 3D visualization needs
🏆 Alternatives
Its key differentiator is the built-in dicomization feature, which is not commonly found in other free viewers like Horos or MicroDicom.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Core functionality is free and open source.
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