Cryo-EM Masking tool

CryomaskR

WYSIWYG Cryo-EM Mask Generation

Desktop application for interactive, real-time mask creation.

CryomaskR

About CryomaskR

CryomaskR is a desktop application designed to simplify and streamline the process of creating masks for cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM) data analysis. Built with a "What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG) philosophy, CryomaskR provides an intuitive interface for structural biologists to generate high-quality masks without the need for complex command-line operations.

Traditional mask generation in cryoEM workflows often involves iterative scripting and visualization cycles. CryomaskR eliminates this friction by providing real-time visual feedback, allowing researchers to interactively create and refine masks while seeing immediate results. This approach significantly reduces the time from data acquisition to structural analysis.

CryomaskR Interface

Key Features

Technology Stack

  • C++
  • Python
  • Qt Framework
  • OpenGL
  • CryoEM
  • 3D Visualization

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Licensing

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Academic License

Free of charge

For non-commercial use by universities, research institutes, government laboratories, and not-for-profit organisations.

Commercial License

Negotiated individually

Required for any use by for-profit entities, or any use directed toward commercial advantage or monetary compensation. Commercial licenses are negotiated individually with mcalbyrne LIMITED.

Commercial enquiries

For questions about licensing, permitted use, commercial enquiries, and technical troubleshooting, see the full CryomaskR FAQ.