---
name: "dcm2cda"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "dcmtk"
version: "3.7.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/dcm2cda"
---

# dcm2cda(1)

Extract CDA file from DICOM encapsulated CDA

## NAME

dcm2cda - Extract CDA file from DICOM encapsulated CDA

## SYNOPSIS

```
dcm2cda [options] dcmfile-in cdafile-out
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **dcm2cda** tool is deprecated. Use **dcmdecap** instead, which supports the same command line parameters, and more.

## SEE ALSO

[**dcmdecap**(1)](/dcmdecap/1.md)

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright (C) 2023-2026 by OFFIS e.V., Escherweg 2, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany.
