# Getting Started

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Chloros is a software application from [MAPIR](https://www.mapir.camera) to process images and other sensor data.

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**What's New in Chloros 1.1.0**: Native Linux support (amd64 and arm64), NVIDIA Jetson edge computing, Dynamic Compute Adaptation, 4-thread processing pipeline, new CLI commands and options. See [Download](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/download) for the full changelog.
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Chloros is available in 3 application modes:

## Chloros: Desktop GUI application

Standalone separate window with all features. *Windows only.*

## [Chloros CLI: Command line interface](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/cli)

Command-line batch processing. Perfect for automation, scripting, and headless operation. Available on **Windows, Linux amd64, and Linux arm64 (NVIDIA Jetson)**. *CLI requires a Chloros+ license to access.*

## [Chloros API: Python SDK](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/api-python-sdk)

Programmatic Python interface for automation and custom workflows. Perfect for research pipelines, integration with existing Python applications, and building custom tools. Available on **all platforms** via `pip install chloros-sdk`. *API requires a Chloros+ license to access.*

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## Supported Platforms

| Platform                        | GUI | CLI | Python SDK |
| ------------------------------- | --- | --- | ---------- |
| **Windows 10/11**               | Yes | Yes | Yes        |
| **Linux amd64 (x86\_64)**       | No  | Yes | Yes        |
| **Linux arm64 (NVIDIA Jetson)** | No  | Yes | Yes        |

For Linux installation instructions, see the [Linux & Edge Computing](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/linux-and-edge-computing/linux-overview) section.

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## Chloros+

While Chloros is free to use for most tasks, you may find you want more. That is where a paid license for Chloros+ can benefit you. With a Chloros+ license you can unlock new features such as:

* **Multi-threaded Processing**: greatly speed up image processing for larger projects by simultaneously processing images through the pipeline.
* **GPU (CUDA) Acceleration**: take advantage of today's higher GPU memory options to further speed up the image processing pipeline. We recommend 4GB or more of VRAM for best results.
* **Chloros+** [**CLI**](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/cli) **Access**: run Chloros+ from the command line to automate and integrate into your own software.
* **Chloros+** [**API**](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/api-python-sdk) **Access:** run Chloros+ from Python for programmatic control, enabling seamless integration with your research pipelines, data analysis workflows, and custom applications.
* **Multiple Device Usage**: each Chloros+ license allows for 2+ devices to be registered. Use your MAPIR Cloud account to manage registered devices. Add support for more devices by upgrading your Chloros+ license.
* **Advanced Texture Aware Debayer Method:** a high-quality edge-aware debayer combined with an AI/ML denoising model which removes nearly all the debayering noise.
* **Custom Multispectral Index Formulas:** enter in custom multispectral indices in the Chloros raster calculators, both for processing and the image viewing sandbox.
* **Linux & Edge Computing:** run Chloros on Linux x86\_64 and ARM64 platforms including NVIDIA Jetson for field and edge processing. See [Linux Overview](https://mapir.gitbook.io/chloros/linux-and-edge-computing/linux-overview).

<p align="center"><a href="https://cloud.mapir.camera/pricing" class="button primary" data-icon="envira">Chloros+ Pricing &#x26; Signup</a></p>

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