Piximi: Images to Discovery#

Piximi is an open-source, browser-based platform for interactive bioimage analysis. Designed for accessibility and flexibility, Piximi enables users to perform advanced image processing tasks without requiring any installation or deep machine learning expertise. Built with researchers and biologists in mind, it provides a user-friendly interface for annotation, segmentation, classification, and quantitative measurement of microscopy images.


Key Features#

Browser-Based

No installation, no dependencies, no compatibility issues. Run Piximi directly in your browser, on any platform.

Privacy-Preserving

All data stays on your machine. Piximi processes images entirely client-side—ideal for working with sensitive or patient-derived datasets.

Integrated Image Analysis Pipeline

Piximi supports the full Images-to-Discovery workflow:

  • Annotation: Draw and label regions of interest manually.

  • Segmentation: Automatically identify and isolate objects within images using AI models.

  • Classification: Assign labels to segmented objects using customizable classifiers.

  • Measurement: Quantify object features and export results for downstream analysis.

No-Code AI

Apply and train machine learning models visually. Piximi abstracts complex AI concepts through guided tools, allowing non-specialists to harness their power effectively.

Open Source & Extensible

Hosted on GitHub. Actively developed with a modular architecture supporting collaboration, feature requests, and custom extensions.


Who Is It For?#

Piximi is built for:

  • Biologists and life science researchers with no programming background

  • Educators teaching image analysis and machine learning concepts

  • Developers looking to integrate client-side AI tools into scientific workflows


Documentation Overview#

This documentation provides:

  • Step-by-step guides for common workflows

  • Explanations of available tools and settings

  • Descriptions of underlying models and their usage

  • Glossary of key technical terms

  • Contribution and support information

Active Development

Piximi is in active development. Features and UI/UX may be added, removed, or updated. Click here to see known issues and planned features.