The DICOM Toolbox, Tag Editor Guide

A comprehensive guide to the features of the interactive DICOM Tag Editor module.

Modification

Interactive Tag Editing

Manually modify the value of any DICOM tag instantly. Click on a tag in the data grid to change its value while preserving the file's encoding and exact syntax structure.

How to use it Select the Patient Name (0010,0010) tag, type in the corrected name, and it is ready to be applied across your loaded dataset.
Search

Real-time Search & Filtering

Features a dynamic search bar that instantly filters the tag list in real time as you type. You can search by the tag ID (e.g., 0010,0020), its standard Name, or even by its current Value.

How to use it Need to find an obscure tag fast? Start typing "Manufacturer" or "0008" and watch the list immediately isolate the exact tags you are looking for.
Batch

Batch Updates & Removals

Save time with the "Apply to All Files" function which propagates your edits to every loaded file simultaneously. You can also right-click to strip a tag entirely from one or all files.

How to use it Corrected an Institution Name (0008,0080)? Click "Apply to All Files" and the Tag Editor will seamlessly update the value across the entire 500-image MR study in memory.
Advanced

Structured Report (SR) Editing

Includes a specialized viewer and editor specifically engineered to traverse and modify the deeply nested metadata trees found in DICOM Structured Reports.

How to use it When an ultrasound exports a corrupted Structured Report, click the dedicated SR Metadata button to dive into the measurement trees and correct the flawed numeric values.
Export

CSV Metadata Export

Instantly export your filtered, visible tag list—including the Tag Address, VR, Name, and current Value—directly to a .csv file for external analysis.

How to use it Need to document the metadata of a specific study for a vendor support ticket? Filter the grid, click "Export CSV", and attach the resulting spreadsheet to your email.