Overview
OpenChrom provides an extensible graphical environment for chromatogram visualization, signal processing and analytical data exchange, with a strong GC-MS heritage.
What can this tool do?
Common uses
- Review chromatograms interactively.
- Build processing workflows using compatible extensions.
Scientific fit
Primary function
Preprocessing and feature extraction
Data compatibility
Inputs
Raw instrument data, Mass spectra
Outputs
Mass spectra, Human-readable report
Input formats
Other, Chromatogram files via installed import plug-ins
Output formats
Other, Processed chromatograms and analysis reports
Scope and considerations
Designed for
- Review chromatograms interactively.
Not designed for
- Assuming that every vendor format or extension is included in the core installation.
Important requirements
- A desktop installation with the appropriate import and processing plug-ins.
Considerations
- Confirm plug-in availability and format support before selecting the tool for an instrument workflow.
Access and documentation
Open-source core; check separate terms for commercial extensions.
Evidence and review
Documentation-based editorial review on 7 September 2026. Scope and limitations summarize the linked official sources; software execution and developer verification were not assessed.
Core publications
Resource papers, direct updates and tool-specific methods. Selection policy.
- Wenig P, Odermatt J. OpenChrom: a cross-platform open source software for the mass spectrometric analysis of chromatographic data. BMC Bioinformatics 11, 405 (2010). doi:10.1186/1471-2105-11-405
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Entry history
Changes to this catalogue entry, not the tool's software release history. Acceptance and editorial review are separate.
- 2026-09-08 · Entry update
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