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Particle tracking algorithms identify and link objects across multiple images over time.

Recommended ImageJ Plugins for Tracking

Here we summarize some of the tracking plugins in ImageJ.

Name Short Description Highlights Plugin Snapshot
TrackMate A tool for automated, and semi-automated particle tracking.
  • Versatile and modular solution that works out of the box for end users
  • Provides several visualization and analysis tools that aid in assessing results
  • A very modular design, that makes it easy to extend
TrackMateGUI.png

Related publications

Chenouard, N.; Smal, I. & de Chaumont, F. et al. (2014), "Objective comparison of particle tracking methods", Nature methods 11(3): 281-289, PMID 24441936, <http://www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/v11/n3/full/nmeth.2808.html>