What is QuPath?

QuPath is open source software for bioimage analysis.

QuPath is often used for digital pathology in research because it offers a powerful set of tools for working with whole slide images - but it can be applied to lots of other kinds of image as well.

Important

QuPath is not intended for clinical, diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Features include:

• Powerful annotation & visualization tools using a modern JavaFX interface

• Built-in algorithms for common tasks, including cell and tissue detection

• Interactive machine learning, both for object and pixel classification

• Compatibility with other popular open tools, including ImageJ, OpenCV, Java Topology Suite and OMERO

• Support for many image formats through Bio-Formats and OpenSlide, including whole slide images and multiplexed data

• Groovy scripting for customization and deeper data interrogation

• A growing number of extensions from the QuPath devs and others - adding even more features, algorithms & tools

To find out more, check out the original publication introducing QuPath or dive into the tutorials to see some of what it can do.