Amira Software helps researchers visualize, process, and analyze complex life science and biomedical imaging data. It supports a wide range of imaging modalities, including optical and electron microscopy, CT, MRI, and other research imaging techniques.

Researchers can use Amira to work with 2D, 3D, and time-series image data, enabling the exploration and analysis of biological structures, tissues, and imaging datasets across multiple scales.

Key Uses

  • Visualize and analyze biomedical imaging data
  • Process 2D, 3D, and multi-channel image datasets
  • Support microscopy, CT, MRI, and other imaging workflows
  • Conduct image analysis for structural biology, neuroscience, tissue imaging, and bioengineering research
  • Generate visualizations to better understand and communicate research findings

How To Get A Copy

To access the University of Rochester’s Amira license:

  1. Download Amira for your operating system.
  2. Install the software and open the licensing window.
  3. Select the option to connect to a license server.
  4. Enter the following license server address: license-manager2.circ.rochester.edu
  5. Complete the setup and launch Amira.

Cost

Cost: $0

The Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC) provides and funds this license, making Amira available at no cost to University faculty, staff, and students.

System Requirements

Visit the FEI website for details.

More Information

Technical resources and support

Users

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students

Availability