SNT

Schematic Overview of SNT components and SNT functionality
Type
Collection
Author
Tiago Ferreira orcid.org/0000-0001-6866-1540
Cameron Arshadi orcid.org/0000-0002-1885-080X
Kyle Harrington orcid.org/0000-0002-7237-1973
Requires
Fiji
Execution Platform
Linux
Mac
Windows
Implementation Type
plugin
Programming Language
Java
Supported image dimension
2D
3D
Interaction Level
Automated
Manual
Semi-automated
License/Openness
Free and open source
License
GPLv3+
Description

SNT is ImageJ’s framework for tracing, visualization, quantitative analyses and modeling of neuronal morphology. For tracing, SNT supports modern multidimensional microscopy data, semi-automated and automated routines, and options for editing traces. For data analysis, SNT features advanced visualization tools, access to all major morphology databases, and support for whole-brain circuitry data.

has function
Filament tracing
Image segmentation
Visualisation
has topic
Bioimage informatics
has biological terms
neurites
neuron
filament
Additional keywords
neurite tracing
Entry Curator
pmcarlton
Post date
10/27/2025 - 01:49
Last modified
10/27/2025 - 03:14
Download Page
SNT is currently distributed through Fiji’s Neuroanatomy update site.
Documentation Link
SNT Documentation on imagej,net
Source code on github
attribution instructions

How do I cite SNT?

Note that neither the main Fiji article, nor the first Simple Neurite Tracer publication are appropriate citations for SNT. The proper citation for SNT is:

In addition, you should also cite any additional modules that you may use:

Reference Publication Link
Arshadi, C., Günther, U., Eddison, M., Harrington, K. I. S., & Ferreira, T. A. …
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