ImageJ Batch Processing Guide

This guide explains how to automate image processing tasks in ImageJ using macros, the Macro Recorder, and the Batch Process command.


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Brand
ImageJ
Category
Other software
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
9
File format
PDF
File size
140 KB
Published
16 October, 2026
Updated
16 October, 2026
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About this manual

This document provides guidance on using ImageJ to automate the processing of large numbers of image files. It covers single image analysis, the use of plugins, and the Macro Recorder tool for generating scripts.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Single Image Analysis
  • Macro Recorder
  • Batch Process Command
  • Batch Macros
  • Process Files in a Directory
  • Process Open Images

Frequently asked questions

What programming languages are supported by the Macro Recorder?

The recorder supports ImageJ macro language, JavaScript, and Java.

How does the batch process command handle images that do not have a specified output directory?

If no output directory is specified, the images will not be saved after running the command.

What happens to result windows generated by plugin commands during batch processing?

Any results windows generated by the plugin commands will remain open.

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