---
name: "dcm2pdf"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "dcmtk"
version: "3.7.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/dcm2pdf"
---

# dcm2pdf(1)

Extract PDF file from DICOM encapsulated PDF

## NAME

dcm2pdf - Extract PDF file from DICOM encapsulated PDF

## SYNOPSIS

```
dcm2pdf [options] dcmfile-in pdffile-out
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **dcm2pdf** 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) 2007-2026 by OFFIS e.V., Escherweg 2, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany.