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SPOT Software
The current SPOT Software is compatible with Windows 7 SP1 (32 and 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32 and 64-bit) and Windows 10* (32 and 64-bit). It is also compatible with Mac OS 10.8-10.13. SPOT software upgrades, trial versions, and replacement copies are available for purchase at our online webstore.
* NOTE: PCI- and PCIe-connected cameras are not supported on Windows 10.
- Download Latest SPOT Revision Log (last updated April 21, 2021)
SPOT Basic Software
Simple and easy to use interface includes:
- Live image preview with focus gauge and magnifier
- Automatic white balance
- Time lapse and movie file export
- Measurements, calibration marks, and annotations
- Custom reports
SPOT Advanced Software
Expanded imaging toolkit includes all of the SPOT Basic features, plus the features below:
- Image merging and pseudo-coloring for monochrome fluorescence images
- Macro scripting and custom dialog creation
- Database archival
- Support for modules: Quantitive Imaging, Extended Depth of Focus, Peripheral Device Control, Image Overlay, and Extended Third Party Interface
Camera Firmware
Updates the firmware on SPOT RTsCMOS, Insight sCMOS, Idea, Pursuit, and Xplorer camera models.
- Download for Windows (last updated October 17, 2017)
- Download for Mac – requires SPOT Camera Driver version 5.0.2 or higher (last updated October 17, 2017)
ICC Profile Updater
ICC Profile updater for Insight sCMOS cameras IN41C5IR and IN42C12IR – (last updated December 19, 2019)
For SPOT 5.6 Software Users
- ICC Color Profile Updater for Insight sCMOS cameras IN41C5IR and IN42C12IR See below for the Install User Guides for this Updater
SPOT 5.6 Software, ICC Color Profile Install User Guide for Insight sCMOS cameras IN41C5IR and IN42C12IR – (last updated June 23, 2020)
For PathSuite 2.0 Software Users
- ICC Color Profile Updater for Insight sCMOS cameras IN41C5IR and IN42C12IR See below for the Install User Guides for this Updater
PathSuite 2 Software, ICC Color Profile Install User Guide for Insight sCMOS cameras IN41C5IR and IN42C12IR – (last updated June 23, 2020)
SPOT Third Party Driver Software
Drivers for using SPOT cameras with other software packages
SDK
A well-documented software development kit for integrating SPOT cameras with custom software on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. The API offers a flexible C based interface, making it easy to build SPOT camera support in any project.
Product Information and Literature
Downloadable specification sheets and user manuals