Nrrd ("nearly raw raster data") is a library and

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for the representation and processing of n-dimensional

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data. It was developed by

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to support scientific visualization and

image processing An image is a visual representation of something. It can be two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or somehow otherwise feed into the visual system to convey information. An image can be an artifact, such as a photograph or other two-dimensiona ...

applications.

Utah Nrrd Utilities

The command-line tool unu (Utah Nrrd Utilities) is used for the manipulation and management of nrrd files.

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