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Vimba X SDK

Vimba X is our comprehensive SDK for all GenICam-compliant cameras.

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Vimba X - Our Comprehensive SDK 

Vimba X is our comprehensive SDK for all GenICam-compliant cameras. Vimba X runs on multiple operating systems and platforms, and it supports both quick prototyping and developing sophisticated vision applications.

Vimba X in a Nutshell

  • APIs: C, C++, .NET, and Python; VmbNUC API for Goldeye and Goldeye Pro
  • Runs on Windows, Linux, Linux ARM, and macOS
  • Fully GenICam-compliant
  • Viewer with integrated Bandwidth Manager for GigE and USB
  • Firmware Updater for Alvium, Goldeye, and GoldeyePro
  • ImageTransform library
  • Camera Simulator
  • Examples
  • NEW in 2026-2: SVCam Assistants, GCT Viewer, Application Launcher

// Compatible Cameras

  • Alvium, Alecs, Goldeye, Goldeye Pro, Manta, Mako, Prosilica GT
  • EXO, FXO, HR, SHR
  • allPIXA evo, allPIXA neo and allPIXA SWIR
  • Vimba X can be used with GenICam-compliant cameras 

// Vimba X Additional Tools and Adapters

Vimba X Tools and Adapters available as separate downloads

Vimba X Cognex Adapter 

Vimba X Defective Pixel Manager

Vimba X Defective Pixel Manager enables you to use the on-board pixel correction features of your Alvium and Goldeye Pro camera. Selected Manta and Mako G cameras are supported as well.

Downloads - all for version 2.2.0:

Micro-Manager Adapter

Allied Vision Camera Adapter for µManager microscopy software

Vimba X ROS2 camera driver

Vimba X ROS2 camera driver is available on github/alliedvision.

GStreamer plugin

GStreamer plugin for Vimba X

// Bridge for Open eVision

The Vimba X Bridge for Open eVision gives you easy access to image analysis libraries and software tools:

Prepare Vimba X and Open eVision 

To use the Vimba X Open eVision Bridge, do the following:

  • Install Vimba X. We recommend using the latest version, but you can also use your existing Vimba X installation.
  • Configure your camera and acquire images with Vimba X.
  • Install Open eVision version 23.12 or higher. Select "Typical" or "Full Installation".
  • Include all Vimba X Bridge elements you want to use in your code. Make sure to include VimbC.h or VmbCPP.h before Open_eVision.h.
  • As a start, you can use the code snippet.


Done! Now you can use Open eVision with Vimba X Bridge. For more details, see the Open eVision documentation, chapter Using Images from VimbaX Sources.

Documentation

Vimba X documentation is included in the Vimba X installation and it is available online:

https://docs.alliedvision.com/

Downloads

Try Vimba X Beta

Try Vimba X With Raspberry Pi Support For CSI-2