Sharing Views
Share your exact view of a remote dataset with anyone using a URL.
How It Works
When you're viewing a remote (URL-based) dataset, the viewer encodes your current view state into the browser URL. This includes:
- Dataset URL — which OME-ZARR to load
- Zoom level and position — where you're looking
- Channel settings — which channels are visible, their colors, and contrast ranges
Copying a Shareable Link
- Navigate to the region of interest
- Adjust channels, colors, and contrast to highlight what matters
- Click the 🔗 Link button in the toolbar
- A toast confirms: "Link copied to clipboard"
- Paste the URL anywhere — email, Slack, a paper
What the Recipient Sees
When someone opens your link:
- The viewer loads automatically (no install needed)
- The same dataset streams from the same server
- The view opens at your exact zoom and position
- Channel settings match what you shared
No account, no download, no setup. Just a URL.
Local Data
Link sharing only works with remote (URL-based) datasets. For local files, the data lives on your machine and can't be referenced by URL.