Process images and create 3D computer graphics with the Visualization Toolkit.
The Visualization Toolkit (VTK) is open source software for manipulating and displaying scientific data. It comes with state-of-the-art tools for 3D rendering, a suite of widgets for 3D interaction, and extensive 2D plotting capability.
VTK is part of Kitware’s collection of supported platforms for software development. The platform is used worldwide in commercial applications, as well as in research and development. For examples, please see VTK in Action.
Froggie and the Joy of Open Source Community
Thirty years ago when the authors of the VTK Textbook began creating what would become the Visualization Toolkit software, a driving motivation for the work was to collaborate with external researchers and the visualization community. To be honest, at that time we didn’t really understand how important adopting an open-source license would be. And we […]
Summer/Fall 2023 Training Courses
Kitware is hosting live training courses for our popular open source platforms. Our courses are taught by Kitware’s software R&D experts who champion these platforms. They mix theory and application with a set of tutorials and exercises. If you are interested in taking one of our upcoming courses, register now to take advantage of our […]
Create Medical Visualizations on Augmented Reality Headsets with vtk.js
The vtk.js web rendering platform now allows you to render augmented reality visualizations on head-mounted display devices (AR HMDs). Developers can use vtk.js to create custom applications that run directly on AR-capable headsets, including the Microsoft Hololens 2, Meta Quest 2, and the upcoming Apple Vision Pro, without being tethered to a computer.