How to Open X-Ray Images and MRI Files on a Mac

Are you a chiropractor considering switching to a Mac, but worried about opening imaging files? Look no further! In this tutorial, we'll show you how to easily open x-ray images and MRI files on your Mac.

First, make sure you have the necessary software installed. Refer to Jeff Langmaid's tutorial on The 4 Crucial Tools in Your Imaging Software for a good overview of how to systematically read the images. Once the import is complete, you can view the images in various ways.

If you don't need to view the images in the future, you can choose Copy Links). Otherwise, follow these simple steps:

Choose Copy Files (I recommend copying the files so that you do not have to retain the disc.)

Click Import, or select File… -> Import… -> DICOM Files…

To open digital x-rays, MRI, CT-scans, or ultrasound images on your Mac, you'll need an external optical disc drive if you're opening images from a DVD or CD-ROM. The Apple USB SuperDrive is a reliable option, though you could get along just as well with a 3rd party model.

It's a common misconception among chiropractors that you can't open x-ray images on a Mac because the CDs sent from imaging centers only include Windows software. However, with the advent of cloud-based EMR software such as JaneApp and ChiroFusion, more and more chiropractors are considering the switch to Mac.

Whether you receive a CD-ROM from an imaging center with Windows-only software or take your own x-rays in-office but want to view them on your shiny new M1 MacBook Air at home, these simple steps will get you the result you need. In this post, we'll explain how you can open x-ray images and MRI files on a Mac.

With these easy steps, you'll be able to view and manage your imaging files with ease, eliminating the need for a Windows PC. So why wait? Make the switch to Mac today!

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