dir = getDirectory("Choose input directory"); outputDir = getDirectory("Choose output directory"); list = getFileList(dir); for (i=0; i<list.length; i++) if (endsWith(list[i], ".is2")) run("Bio-Formats Importer", "open=" + dir + list[i] + " autoscale"); run("8-bit"); saveAs("Jpeg", outputDir + replace(list[i], ".is2", ".jpg")); close();
Free, cross-platform, scriptable, no licensing issues. Cons: Steeper learning curve; does not automatically embed scale bars unless you add them manually. 3. GIMP with IS2 Plugin – The DIY Approach Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux Price: Free is2 file to jpg converter
First, install the FIJI executable, then configure GIMP to call it. Alternatively, use the GIMP Bio-Formats plugin (beta). For most users, this is overly complex—stick with ImageJ. GIMP with IS2 Plugin – The DIY Approach
The most reliable converter is the one made by Hitachi themselves. (often called Hitachi Map View for EDS data) can open IS2 files and export them as JPG, TIFF, BMP, or PNG. The most reliable converter is the one made
The does not natively open IS2 files. However, you can install a plugin that leverages the same Bio-Formats engine as ImageJ.