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Dragonfly software is widely used in academic research, providing powerful image processing, segmentation, and analysis tools for a variety of scientific disciplines. To support researchers, students, and educators, we offer a free-of-charge license to non-commercial users. 

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Solutions made for experts. By experts. 

At Dragonfly, we are scientists at heart. Led by experience and driven by curiosity, our team develops tailored software solutions in close collaboration with the academic community. It’s our aim to drive innovation across various applications – from Geoscience and Food Science to museum collections, quality assurance in manufacturing, and beyond.

Material Sciences

Explore microstructures, analyze phases, and quantify material properties with precision imaging and segmentation tools.

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Geoscience

Reveal geological features, mineral compositions, and structural patterns through high-resolution 3D analysis and visualization.

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Life Sciences

Study biological tissues, cells, and organisms with tools designed for advanced image segmentation and morphometric analysis.

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Museum Collections

Preserve and study historical artifacts in 3D, non-destructively capture, visualize, and analyze cultural heritage objects.

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Food Sciences

Evaluate food quality, composition, and structure using non-invasive imaging techniques for safer and more efficient research.

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Quality Assurance

Ensure academic research reliability by identifying structural defects, quantifying deviations, and validating imaging accuracy.

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Our ground-breaking software for image processing - Dragonfly 3D World

Whether you are researching new materials, or studying ancient artifacts, Dragonfly 3D World is our comprehensive image processing and analysis platform, designed to meet the diverse needs of scientific research. With robust capabilities for segmentation, materials characterization, and equipped to cover a large range of analyses, it enables scientists to turn their images into insights. Find out more about its core features below. 

Key Features

Image Processing

Transform complex datasets into meaningful insights with Dragonfly’s advanced image processing tools. Perform detailed analysis using histograms and line profiles, overlay and compare images for correlative studies, and navigate materials and structures with intuitive exploration features. With high-performance visualization and interactive tools, Dragonfly makes it easy to extract valuable information and gain deeper insights into your data.
Image Segmentation

Easily segment and analyze your data with intuitive tools designed for scientific research and exploration. Whether using standard techniques like ROI/label fields and pixel-domain classification or leveraging AI-driven segmentation, Dragonfly helps identify and classify materials, biological structures, and experimental datasets with ease. With Deep Learning segmentation, distinguishing different features is faster and more precise—allowing for efficient analysis without the complexity of manual processing.
Material, Structure & Defect Analysis

Analyze porosity, powders, fibers, and surface roughness with advanced tools designed for detailed material and structural exploration. Dragonfly provides precise, data-driven insights that support scientific research and experimental studies across various fields, from biomedical imaging to materials science. With specialized analysis capabilities, Dragonfly helps ensure accurate interpretation and a deeper understanding of complex datasets—making it an essential tool for academic exploration and discovery.
Geometric Analysis

Utilize high-precision tools to analyze structures, materials, and simulations with confidence. Perform surface and solid meshing, actual-nominal comparison, and wall thickness analysis to gain deeper insights into experimental data and design validation. With Dragonfly, explore complex datasets, identify key patterns, and refine analyses with advanced yet accessible tools—ensuring accuracy in academic studies, independent research, and learning projects.
Visualization

Bring grayscale images to life with Dragonfly’s powerful 3D rendering and visualization tools. Customize colormaps and opacity settings to highlight key structures and gain clearer insights into complex datasets. Whether for presentations, research papers, or personal exploration, Dragonfly makes it easy to create compelling visuals. Use the intuitive movie-making tool to generate high-quality, shareable animations that bring your findings to a wider audience.
Automation & Customization

Simplify complex analyses with powerful automation and customization tools. Use macros to automate repetitive tasks, run them effortlessly with the Auto Executor, or integrate Python scripting for maximum flexibility. Dragonfly adapts to your workflow, providing the exact tools needed to streamline data exploration and enhance productivity—whether for research, academic projects, or independent analysis.

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Publication Spotlights

Hundreds of scientists trust our software for breakthrough discoveries. Explore inspiring papers, articles and more from scientists that have used our software.

Tailored Sticky Solutions: 3D‑Printed Miconazole Buccal Films for Pediatric Oral Candidiasis

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Attaching organic fibers to mineral: The case of the avian eggshell

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Cell-induced collagen alignment in a 3D in vitro culture during extracellular matrix production

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Multiscale Mineralization in the Leopard Gecko Eggshell

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