ScanXm

ScanXm is a standalone desktop application for processing, segmenting and visualizing biomedical images. It is developed with a focus on research and development in academic and industrial settings. ScanXm supports a wide range of image and video formats, and provides comprehensive tools for manual and automatic segmentation.

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Features

  • Supported data types: 2D and 3D, scalar or RGB
  • DICOM read and write
  • Supported image file formats: vtk, mha, mhd, nii, nrrd, nhdr, tif/tiff, bmp, jpg/jpeg, png, svs, vms, vmu, ndpi, scn, mrxs, svslide
  • Supported video file formats: avi, mp4, mpeg, mpg, wmv, mov
  • Supported surface mesh file formats: vtp, stl, ply, wrl, obj

Download ScanXm

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Version: 2.0.0 (Release Notes)

Published: December 5, 2025

By downloading, installing, or using ScanXm, you agree to the License Agreement.

Windows Download for Windows

Windows 64-bit MSI Installer (40 MB)

Tested on Windows 10 and 11

1. Run the MSI installer:
Double-click the downloaded ScanXm-2.0.0.msi file.

2. SmartScreen Warning:
Because ScanXm is released by an independent developer, Windows may display a "Windows protected your PC" warning.

Windows Install Warning

3. Bypass Warning:
Click on "More info" and then click the "Run anyway" button to proceed with the installation.

4. Follow Setup:
Complete the installation wizard. You will need to agree to the license agreement.

Windows Install License

During the process, you may also be asked if you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device; select "Yes".

Windows Install User Control

Once finished, ScanXm will be available in your Start menu and as a shortcut on your desktop.

Uninstallation:

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps (or Control Panel > Programs), find ScanXm, and select Uninstall.

macOS Download for macOS

macOS Apple Silicon DMG (30 MB)

Tested on Apple M4 with Sequoia 15.3.2

1. Open DMG:
Double-click the downloaded ScanXm-2.0.0.dmg file to mount it.

2. Install:
Drag the ScanXm icon into your Applications folder.

3. First Run:
If you receive a warning about an "unidentified developer," right-click (or Control-click) the ScanXm app in your Applications folder and select Open, then click Open again in the dialog.

Uninstallation:

Drag the ScanXm application from your Applications folder to the Trash.

Linux Download for Linux

Linux 64-bit tar.gz (102 MB)

Tested on Ubuntu 20.04.6 LTS

1. Extract the tarball:
tar -xzf ScanXm-2.0.0.tar.gz

2. Run the installer:
Enter the extracted directory and run the install script by double-clicking install.sh (or running it from the terminal).

3. Launching:
The installer will create a desktop icon. You can also run the application directly by executing bin/ScanXm.

Uninstallation:

Run the uninstall.sh script (via double-click or terminal) from the application folder to remove ScanXm and its desktop shortcut.

Disclaimer

ScanXm is not a medical device and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment planning.