Software
Software for Machine Vision and Embedded Vision Systems
Machine vision software, drivers, and SDKs for The Imaging Source's industrial and embedded vision cameras.
Software From The Imaging Source
Computer Vision Software for Windows and Linux
Choosing the right software is crucial for the success of computer vision solutions. The Imaging Source offers a variety of software tools that enable OEMs, system integrators and end users to quickly and easily evaluate and integrate TIS' cameras and other vision components into their applications.
Our comprehensive range of software tools are designed for intuitive use and are adapted to different application areas to ensure customers achieve the best results with our products. Whether you are an experienced developer or a beginner, The Imaging Source's user-friendly APIs make it easy to get started with computer vision.
Advantages
- Support for Windows, Linux x86 and Linux ARM
- Unified software environment based on GenICam GenTL
- Easy cross-platform development
- Rapid development with Python, .NET 6 or higher, C++, and C
- Highly-optimized image processing algorithms
- Support for platform-specific frameworks, e.g., GStreamer
- Numerous programming examples and extensive documentation
- Easy-to-use end-user applications to quickly set up cameras and perform common tasks.
A Quick Guide to The Imaging Source's Software
Device Drivers
Cameras and Vision Components
Seamless and reliable integration
The Imaging Source's device drivers ensure seamless integration of our industrial and embedded cameras with various operating systems, allowing for effortless camera connection and control for precise imaging. The drivers provide excellent stability and compatibility allowing you to capture the critical visual data your application needs.
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Software Development Kits (SDK)
Windows, Linux x86, Linux ARM
Development tools for tailor-made vision applications
Unlock the full potential of our industrial and embedded cameras with our robust SDKs, which provide developers with a comprehensive set of APIs, programming examples, and documentation. Seamlessly integrate camera functionality into your applications, customize settings, and harness advanced imaging capabilities to build innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs.
IC Imaging Control IC Barcode tiscamera 
End User Software
Image acquisition and measurement
Simplify the image processing workflow with The Imaging Source's intuitive end-user software, e.g., IC Capture. Designed with easy-to-use graphical user interfaces, our image capture and measurement software allows users to capture, analyze, and visualize images enabling superior visual data analysis in a range of applications.
IC Capture 
GStreamer
tiscamera and GStreamer Framework
Camera control and image acquisition
The tiscamera package is an open-source project enabling the use of The Imaging Source cameras within the powerful GStreamer framework on Linux x86 and Linux ARM. tiscamera consists of a set of GStreamer elements, sample programs, and header files for controlling camera parameters and allows for image capture from all supported TIS cameras.
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More Software
Additional applications and software tools
Third-party utilities and applications to support your machine vision system
The Imaging Source also provides additional software solutions designed to optimize camera performance and streamline integration. The third-party utilities enable seamless camera integration with various applications, while our software tools support the overall efficiency and operation of your imaging systems.
3rd Party Integration Software Tools 
Imaging Control 4 Overview
| Windows | Linux x86 | Linux ARM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported OS | 10, 11 (64 bit) | Ubuntu 20.04 or newer (amd64) | Ubuntu 20.04 or newer (arm64) |
| Tools | |||
| IC Capture | | | |
| APIs | |||
| C++ (11) | | | |
| .NET 4.5 | | ||
| .NET 6 or newer | | | |
| Python (3.8) | | | |
| C | | | |
| GenTL / Drivers | |||
| GigE Vision | | | |
| USB3 Vision | | | |
| Non-GenICam | | (V4L2 Producer) | (V4L2 Producer) |
| Cameras | |||
| GigE Vision (47G, 39G, 38G, 33G, 25G, 23G, Zxx) | | | |
| USB3 Vision (38U, 37U, 33U, 32U) | | | |
| USB3 (23U, 27U, AFU) | (Non-GenICam) | (V4L2 Producer) | (V4L2 Producer) |
| USB2 (2U) | (Non-GenICam) | (V4L2 Producer) | (V4L2 Producer) |
| MIPI CSI-2 (36S, 36A) | * | ||
| FPD-LINK III (36C board / IP67) | * | ||
| Converters | |||
| DFG/HDMI (USB3 Vision) | | | |
| DFG/USB2pro | (Non-GenICam) | ||
| Legacy** / Open Source | |||
| Imaging Control 3.x or older (DirectShow) | | ||
| IC Measure / IC Barcode | | | |
| * tiscamera / Gstreamer for NVIDIA Jetson | | | |
| * libcamera for NXP i.MX8 | | ||
** TIS recommends using Imaging Control 4 (IC4) for all new developments. IC4 is the latest state-of-the-art SDK that will be continuously developed and maintained in future. Please note that when using the IC4 GenTL Driver for Legacy Devices, e.g., Non-GenICam, the matching DirectShow driver must be installed as well.