libdicom ☆
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Description:
DICOM WSI read library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: dicom wsi medical-imaging library c pathology
Install: brew install libdicom
About:
Libdicom is a lightweight C library designed for reading and parsing DICOM Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) files. It provides a robust API for accessing complex imaging data and metadata, enabling efficient integration into medical imaging applications. Its primary value is offering a reliable, open-source solution for handling large, multi-resolution pathology images.
Key Features:
  • High-performance C library
  • Supports DICOM WSI pyramidal models
  • Streaming and partial read capabilities
  • Minimal external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Building digital pathology viewers
  • Integrating DICOM WSI support into research pipelines
  • Server-side image processing and analysis
Alternatives:
  • OpenSlide – OpenSlide is the industry standard for non-DICOM formats (like SVS/NDPI), while Libdicom focuses specifically on the DICOM WSI standard.
  • dcmtk – DCMTK is a comprehensive DICOM toolkit, whereas Libdicom is a specialized, lightweight library focused solely on reading WSI data efficiently.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d8cf718
Oct 12, 2023 8:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ce2eac81
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