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OME Rewriter
View and rewrite OME-TIFF metadata
by Matthias Klumpp
Official site: flathub.org
About OME Rewriter
OME Rewriter is a tool for editing metadata fields in 4D OME-TIFF files.
It can also rewrite plain TIFF files into standards-compliant OME-TIFF
files with rich microscope metadata.
Features include:
Open and inspect OME-TIFF files, including multi-channel Z-stack images
Edit physical voxel sizes, numerical aperture, lens immersion medium, and embedding medium
Edit per-channel parameters: microscope type, excitation/emission wavelengths, and pinhole size
Deinterleave raw TIFF files as standards-compliant OME-TIFF files
Save and reload parameter sets for quick re-use across acquisitions
How to install OME Rewriter
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.bothlab.omerewriter
- Open OME Rewriter once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is OME Rewriter free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where OME Rewriter is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install OME Rewriter from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.bothlab.omerewriter. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is OME Rewriter safe?
OME Rewriter downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.