Bio-Formats

Glencoe's Bio-Formats is the most comprehensive scientific image translation library available, supporting over 160 image file formats. Designed for researchers, imaging facilities, and labs working across a wide range of biological imaging domains, it simplifies access to complex image data so scientists can focus on discovery rather than data management.

Built as a Java library, Bio-Formats converts image metadata into a standardised common model, making it accessible to virtually any downstream analysis software. It is compatible with imaging data from brightfield and fluorescence microscopy, 3-D cell division with colour and time-lapse imaging, high-content screening (HCS), digital pathology, and many other imaging modalities.

Key Capabilities

• Supports over 160 scientific image file formats from diverse imaging domains
• Converts image metadata into a common model for consistent, interoperable data access
• Compatible with electron microscopy, light microscopy, high-content screening, and digital pathology data
• Directly interfaces with widely used image analysis tools including ImageJ, MATLAB®, Imaris®, and CellProfiler®

Available Bundle Options

• Bio-Formats Core: Covers electron microscopy and light microscopy formats, suited for general imaging labs
• Bio-Formats Screen: Includes electron microscopy, light microscopy, and high-content screening support, ideal for HCS facilities
• Bio-Formats Path: Covers electron microscopy, light microscopy, and digital pathology formats, tailored for pathology workflows
• Bio-Formats Complete: The all-inclusive bundle covering electron microscopy, light microscopy, high-content screening, and digital pathology — the broadest option for multi-domain facilities

Glencoe Software offers flexible licensing and bundle options tailored to the specific imaging domains in which customers specialise, ensuring labs and core facilities can select the right level of format support for their needs.