Pre-compiled versions of MRtrix3 are available for download for all major operating systems, and these are the quickest and simplest way of getting started with MRtrix3. You’ll find specific instructions on how to install them below.

GNU/Linux

• through Anaconda

macOS

• application package installer (recommended)
• through Anaconda

Microsoft Windows

• through MSYS2

Containers

We now also provide Docker and Singularity containers.

Compile from source

If you need to compile and install MRtrix3 from source, you’ll find instructions for all major operating systems on our documentation site. The process is also generally relatively simple, but it does require more computing resources and expertise.

If you are developing your own module or command line tools using the MRtrix3 core library, please see the external modules documenation site.