MicroManager is a Windows program for students and scientists. It allows users to record the signal from a microscope. There are tools for exporting the images in TIFF format.

Capturing data

This utility contains an interface for controlling almost any digital microscope. It offers you flexible settings for opening and closing the lens shutters and precisely positioning the filter wheels. Moreover, it is possible to move the camera sensor to better align it with the sample.

Users can click the Snap button to capture the data from a device. Alternatively, there is a live preview option available for adjusting the image. Several grayscale and color filters are provided for enhancing the picture clarity.

You are able to view all properties of the captured photo in a separate window. The exposure, saturation, focus, gain and other attributes are displayed. Color histograms and sharpness graphs are available as well.

It is worth noting that this software is oriented toward professionals. To work with more accessible microscopes users can download Plugable USB Microscope Software.

Advanced options

There is a library of plugins included in the app. They are used for data analysis, device control and image processing.

It is possible to create scripts for automating the capture operations. This feature allows you to construct complex experiments with precise shutter movements.

Features

free to download and use;
offers you tools for operating digital microscopes;
there is support for a wide variety of models;
camera signal can be captured;
it is possible to create automation scripts;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.