# Micro-Manager

Micro-Manager is a software framework for implementing advanced and novel imaging procedures, extending functionality, customization and rapid development of specialized imaging applications.

Micro-Manager offers the functionality for saving the acquired images in TIFF/OME-TIFF format. Based on the mode of saving and the configuration settings, the acquired image can be saved with or without a companion file (`*metadata.txt`):

Micro-Manager saving option | Micro-Manager saving format | Companion file | Bio-Formats reading | Reader users
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Save as separate image files | TIFF | Yes | Full support | MicromanagerReader
Save as image stack file | OME-TIFF | No | Pixel data plus minimal metadata* | OMETiffReader
Save as image stack file | OME-TIFF | Yes** | Full Support | MicromanagerReader

`*` Not all acquisition metadata is converted to OME-XML.

`**` A small change in the acquisition side facilitates better handling of the metadata from the Bio-Formats side: Tools ‣ Options… and then select “Create metadata.txt file with Image Stack Files” in the text box.

See also

Micro-Manager User’s Guide - Files on Disk