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Is there a need for a better file format for our data?

Ideally a file format should be self-describing. Some existing data file formats include…

Spectrum-focussed

Hyperspectral image-focussed

  • imzML for MALDI/DESI and SIMS

Other formats that could be explored include

Open questions

  • Which software packages can write these formats?
  • Which software packages can read these formats?