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3DSlicer is available for download by visiting the following link:  '''http://download.slicer.org'''
 
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Older releases of 3DSlicer are available here: https://slicer-packages.kitware.com/#collection/5f4474d0e1d8c75dfc70547e/folder/5f4474d0e1d8c75dfc705482
 
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Extensions can be downloaded for old Slicer releases manually from the Extensions Catalog at the URL: <code>https://extensions.slicer.org/catalog/All/(revision_number)/(operating_system)</code>. Revision number is available in Slicer menu: Help / About Slicer (or in the [https://www.slicer.org/wiki/Release_Details#Slicer_4.8 Slicer Releases page]). Operating system can be: <code>win</code>, <code>linux</code>, or <code>macosx</code>. For example for Slicer-4.8.0 on Windows extensions are available at: https://extensions.slicer.org/catalog/All/26489/win
 
 
==Is Slicer really free?==
 
==Is Slicer really free?==
  

Latest revision as of 22:14, 30 December 2025

Home < Documentation < Nightly < FAQ < General


For the latest Slicer documentation, visit the read-the-docs.


General

What is Slicer?

3D Slicer is:

  • A software platform for the analysis (including registration and interactive segmentation) and visualization (including volume rendering) of medical images and for research in image guided therapy.
  • A free, open source software available on multiple operating systems: Linux, MacOSX and Windows
  • Extensible, with powerful plug-in capabilities for adding algorithms and applications.

Features include:

  • Multi organ: from head to toe.
  • Support for multi-modality imaging including, MRI, CT, US, nuclear medicine, and microscopy.
  • Bidirectional interface for devices.

There is no restriction on use, but Slicer is not approved for clinical use and intended for research. Permissions and compliance with applicable rules are the responsibility of the user. For details on the license see here

Is Slicer really free?

Yes, really, truly, free. Not just a free trial. No pro version with all the good stuff. Slicer is free with no strings attached. You can even re-use the code in any way you want with no royalties and you don't even need to ask us for permission. (Of course we're always happy to hear from people who've found slicer interesting).

See the Slicer License page for the legal version of this.

Can I use slicer for patient care?

Slicer is intended for research work and has no FDA clearances or approvals of any kind. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all laws and regulations (and moral/ethical guidelines) when using slicer.

How do I create an account for the Slicer wiki?

Current content of this wiki will be moved to https://slicer.readthedocs.io, https://www.slicer.org, and https://github.com/Slicer/Slicer/wiki websites and legacy content will be archived. New user accounts are no longer offered for this wiki.

How to uninstall Slicer?

  • On Windows, choose "Uninstall" option from the Start menu.
  • On the Mac, remove the Slicer.app file. To clean up settings, remove "~/.config/www.na-mic.org/"
  • On Linux, remove the directory where the application is located. To clean up settings, remove "~/.config/NA-MIC/"

See the information about the location of Settings for all platforms. If the uninstaller is not working on windows you may need to remove the settings manually.

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