.ICR File Extension

Image Cytometry Standard File

General Information

Title ICR File Extension
Extension .icr
Full Form Image Cytometry Standard File
File Type Raster Image File
Developer The ICR Developers
MIME Type application/vnd.icr

File Function

Primary Function Store image data
Additional Functions Metadata storage
Features Multidimensional data, Metadata

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Medical Research Yes
Cell Analysis Yes
Biological Data Visualization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Data anonymization

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tiff, .czi, .lif

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ImageJ Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Icy Free Windows, Mac, Linux
CellProfiler Free Windows, Mac, Linux