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What is OMERO?

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OMERO is a software platform for storing, managing, and sharing microscope images and metadata. From the microscope to publication, OMERO handles all your images in a secure central repository. You can view, organize, analyze and share your data from anywhere you have internet access. Work with your...

What happens to the images that are imported into OMERO?

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OMERO makes an exact copy of the original files and metadata files recognized by BioFormats and stores them in the OMERO managed repository. The data is structured exactly as it was found when originally imported. As files are copied into the managed repository file hashes are computed and stored...

Is there a size limit to what can be stored on OMERO?

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The total amount of storage that OMERO can handle is determined by the size of the file system volume the server has access to on the HMS IT Isilon cluster. The current plan is to increase the OMERO allocation as demand rises. There are no plans to limit what individuals are allowed to import. We...

What kinds of images and file types can be stored on OMERO?

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OMERO uses the BioFormats library for translating and interpreting over 140 image file types. The specifics of what file types are supported is maintained on the OME BioFormats Supported Formats page. If you have a file format that is not fully supported by BioFormats we can explore having it added...

How to get started using HMS OMERO

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There are three important steps in getting started using OMERO. Activate your OMERO login Download and install the necessary software Import data into OMERO The following expands upon these steps. Activate your OMERO login To activate your OMERO login simply go to https://omero.hms.harvard.edu...