This is Windows shell extension that make easier viewing of DICOM files in File explorer. You can easily display DICOM images in File Explorer just like other image formats as JPEG, BMP, ...
Simply, you need to open File explorer to view DICOM images.
Features:
- View DICOM images in File Explorer
- View DICOM tags in File Explorer on mouse over
- Copy DICOM image to clipboard
- Universal installer for x86 and x64 platforms
Publisher’s description
What is MicroDicom Shell Extension?
MicroDicom Shell Extension is a proprietary program for Windows from MicroDicom.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 3.1 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.0.0, released on June 5, 2025. 2 versions are listed since May 1, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.1 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: MicroDicom Shell Extension is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MicroDicom Shell Extension safe to download?
- The file is served by microdicom.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1E00D2EBD2D25D37DAE10804AA71DF208CF2084F22C58D688A5EA4D29A8ABEF3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0.0Latest | June 5, 2025 | 3.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | May 1, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MicroDicom.ShellExtension -eMicroDicomShellExtensionSetup-5.0.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MicroDicom
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.0.0
- Released
- June 5, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 1, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- microdicom.com
- winget ID
- MicroDicom.ShellExtension
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Frequently asked questions
Is MicroDicom Shell Extension free?
MicroDicom Shell Extension is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MicroDicom Shell Extension safe to download?
The download comes from microdicom.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MicroDicom Shell Extension with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MicroDicom Shell Extension be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does MicroDicom Shell Extension run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MicroDicom Shell Extension?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 1, 2025.