Developed in Java, these tools are known for their performance and portability, making them suitable for deployment across different systems. At the heart of the dcm4che project lies a reliable implementation of the DICOM standard, making it a popular choice among healthcare professionals worldwide. The dcm4che toolkit and library, a part of the project, ensure high performance and flexibility.

Additionally, dcm4chee, an Image Manager/Image Archive, is included. This application combines DICOM and HL7 services and interfaces to provide storage, retrieval, and workflow functionalities in a healthcare environment. With a web-based user interface, the ability to store any DICOM object, and features like query/retrieve, web access, and support for various DICOM services, dcm4chee proves to be a robust and scalable solution for healthcare enterprises.

It also includes an integrated HL7 server and seamlessly integrates with IHE environments, offering compliance and auditing capabilities