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What it doesDesktop scientific plotting and data analysis software for researchers Free, open-source plugin for Lightroom Classic that exports masks as PNG, TIFF or JPEG files
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Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree version available. SmartPlot Plus: 1 person $8, 2 people $7 each, 3+ people $6 each. One-time purchase, does not expire, supports up to 3 active devices per license. Each Plus License includes 50,000 S points per month for AI usage. Pay what you want, from €0
Key features
  • Data import from CSV, TXT, and other formats
  • Advanced analysis tools including baseline correction, peak fitting, and curve fitting
  • Figure composition tool for combining plots and images
  • Editable flowcharts with BPMN and UML shapes
  • In-app AI Smart Panel for analyzing data through conversation
  • Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, JPG, TIFF, and PPTX formats
  • Customizable color palettes and gradient colors
  • Workflow template recording and reuse
  • Bilingual interface supporting English and Chinese
  • Export masks as PNG, TIFF or JPEG
  • Batch process multiple images and sequences
  • Local AI-powered object detection with RF-DETR
  • Standard and HD Fine Detail quality modes
  • Generate transparent PNG cutouts
  • Offline processing without internet or account
  • Matching filenames for images and masks
  • macOS and Windows support
  • MIT open-source license with source code on GitHub
  • Apple-signed and notarized builds
What makes it different
  • Desktop application with local data processing for secure research data handling
  • In-app AI integration through MCP protocol for editing plots through conversation
  • Reusable workflow templates that record and automate repetitive analysis steps
  • Figure composer for precise multi-panel layouts with aligned plot areas
  • Support for Windows, macOS, and Linux beta platforms
  • Exports masks as image files for use in 3D workflows, compositing and other tools outside Lightroom
  • Processes images locally on your computer with no internet or account required
  • Supports batch workflows for multi-view sequences used in photogrammetry and Gaussian splatting
  • Open source under MIT license with readable and modifiable code
  • Pay-what-you-want pricing with no license key required
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