Need to Edit DICOM Metadata?
Access note: This feature is only visible when the relevant add-on has been enabled for the study and assigned to your user account. If you cannot see it, contact your Trial Administrator or main study contact. Trial Administrators can review add-on access in Edit User Access.
Use Edit DICOM Tag when uploaded images need controlled DICOM metadata changes after upload.
Typical Users
- Advanced study users with explicit permission
- Quality Control Managers handling metadata correction
- Support teams performing controlled data cleanup
What Problem It Solves
This feature allows authorized users to add or modify DICOM tags on uploaded images. It should be used carefully, because incorrect edits can affect image integrity or compliance.
Where You Can Open It
From the Visit Dashboard
Open the folder section for the visit and click the modality label for the image whose DICOM tags you want to review.
- Use 1 to open the DICOM tag editor from the visit folder section.
From the Viewer
Open the image in the DICOM Viewer and click the DICOM tag button in the toolbar.
- Use 2 to open the DICOM tag editor from the viewer toolbar.
How to Add or Edit a Tag
- Use 1 to add a new tag.
- Use 2 to edit an existing tag.
- Use 1 to enter the new DICOM tag value.
- Use 2 to save the change.
Important Notes
- Do not add identifying data unless explicitly approved for the study.
- Make sure the new value matches the correct DICOM format for that tag.
- After saving, SliceVault re-processes the edited images, which may take some time.