How to Create an MRI or CT Archive

Step 1. Open the disc

Windows

1. Insert the disc.
2. Open “This PC”.
3. Double-click the disc.

macOS

1. Open Finder.
2. Select the disc in the sidebar.
3. Open its contents.

Step 2. Copy all files

1. Create a new folder on the computer.
2. Select every file and folder on the disc.
3. Copy them into the new folder without changing the internal structure.

Step 3. Create a ZIP archive

Windows

Right-click the folder → Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder.

macOS

Right-click the folder → Compress.

Step 4. Upload the archive

Use a trusted cloud service such as Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or another service approved by the clinic.

Step 5. Create a restricted sharing link

1. Select Share.
2. Enable link access only for the required period.
3. Copy the link and test it in a private browser window.

Step 6. Send the link

Include the patient’s name, age, the joint or body area involved, the date of the study and a brief description of the problem. Do not publish the link on an open website or social network.

Checklist

• all files copied from the disc
• ZIP archive created
• archive uploaded
• sharing permissions checked
• link sent through the clinic’s approved channel