MountainsImage – Light Microscopy Image Analysis Software

by ImageScience Admin

Optimized image processing for light microscope users

MountainsImage® is a powerful solution for professionals working with images from optical and digital light microscopes. Clean up your images, measure features with precision, analyze particles and fibers, and combine image data with results from other microscopes – all in one easy-to-use platform.

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Image Preparation >>>

  • Display in true color or enhance with pseudo-color
  • Adjust color palettes to improve contrast and readability
  • Clean up and optimize images for further analysis

Particle Detection & Color Segmentation >>>

  • Identify and analyze particles automatically
  • Segment areas by color and select how many color zones to detect

Fiber Structure Analysis >>>

  • Detect individual fibers and spaces between them
  • Generate full statistics on fiber properties

Contour Analysis Overlaid on Images >>>

  • Extract horizontal contours and analyze shapes
  • Customize underlying image transparency and coloring

Accurate Measurements >>>

  • Set scale and measure lengths, angles, areas, and perimeters
  • Measure directly on original or processed images

Monochrome Image Conversion >>>

  • Convert RGB images into luminance or chrominance maps
  • Perform enhanced analysis on contrast-optimized grayscale images

Luminance-Based Shape Study >>>

  • Use thresholding and slice analysis
  • Generate histograms and study texture directionality

Mountains® core features

Compatible with Any Light Microscope

Works with images from any brand or imaging system producing color or black & white outputs. Join tens of thousands of users who trust the Mountains® ecosystem.

Interactive Report-Style Workflow

Each step of your image analysis is structured like a document – perfect for building reports, tutorials, or publications. Export to PDF, Word, or Excel.

Full Analysis Traceability

Review, undo or adjust any step at any time. Your workflow updates in real-time, with full transparency.

No-Code Automation Tools

Save time by automating routine steps. Apply saved processes to entire batches of images and generate results faster using built-in stats.

Decades of Expertise Behind the Software

Backed by 35+ years of experience in surface metrology and scientific image analysis. Our team is deeply involved in international standards and focused on delivering trusted, evolving software.

Multilingual Interface & Global Support

Use the software in one of 11 available languages and get expert help from a responsive international support team.

Choose which MountainsImage® product is right for you

KEY FEATURES MountainsImage® Premium MountainsImage® Expert MountainsImage® Starter
Load & visualize light microscope images
Basic correction tools
Image scaling & measurement tools
Image filtering & stitching

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Texture isotropy & slices analysis

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OPTIONAL MODULES MountainsImage® Premium MountainsImage® Expert MountainsImage® Starter
Basic contour analysis

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Advanced contour analysis

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Option

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Particle analysis including color segmentation

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Fiber analysis

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Critical Dimensions & Trenches

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Optional modules

The following range of optional modules for advanced and specialized applications is available with the MountainsImage® range.

Contour Analysis Module

Perform GD&T evaluations on profiles

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Advanced Contour Module

Conduct CAD model comparison, Gothic arch analysis, and advanced profile dimensioning.

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Particle Analysis Module

Detect and analyze pores, grains, and other features

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Fiber Analysis Module

Measure fiber morphology in SEM and light microscopy images

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Critical Dimensions & Trenches Module

Evaluate LER and LWR for semiconductor applications

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