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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.

Some Features are:

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

There are no restrictiona on the use of 3D Slicer, but 3D Slicer is not approved for clinical use and is intended for research. Permissions and compliance with applicable rules are the responsibility of the user. For details on the license see license linkhere

Where to start ? Information on how to use 3D Slicer Frequently asked questions Mailing list for users of 3D Slicer / Sign-up Search the mailing list archives Report a problem or request a feature (edit that page accordingly, aimed at end users, not developers) The Basics A tour through the main window of 3D Slicer Mouse Buttons, "Hot-keys" and Keyboard Shortcuts Where to modify settings and where they are stored (refers to the Edit/Appplication Settings pop up panel) Hardware requirements Loading, Saving data and listing of supported data formats.		Core Modules A short list of popular modules The Interactive Editor The DICOM Widget Interactive registration and manual on how to use the features on this page Automated registration and [[link to the proper page| a library of example solutions including data sets and step-by-step instructions to follow and try yourself.		Miscellaneous Information Information for Software Developers Visual blog: A set of screenshots showing Slicer in action. Release Notes: Platform specific issues and considerations Announcements & Acknowledgments Slicer Lookup Tables Setting up and using stereoscopic viewing QtTesting - Easy way to record and play macros Documentation in other languages Español