Introduction
If you are upgrading from a previous version, visit our Top Features page to see what’s new in the latest version, or browse our Key Features by Version page.
Browse the sections below to learn more about Origin and OriginPro. Features available only in OriginPro are marked as PRO.
Graphing
With over 100 built-in and extended graph types and point-and-click customization of all elements, Origin makes it easy to create and customize publication-quality graphs. You can add additional axes and panels, add, remove plots, etc. to suit your needs. Batch plot new graphs with similar data structure, or save the customized graph as graph template or save customized elements as graph themes for future use.
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Graph Types
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Extended Templates from OriginLab Website
In addition to built-in graph types, Origin also provides extended templates which can be found and installed from the OriginLab Website using the Template Center.
Multiple Axes and Panels
Grouped Data Plot
Plot Modifiers
Graph Legends and Color Scales
Annotation
3D Graphs
Origin supports plotting 3D graphs from XYZ data, XYY data, matrix data and virtual matrix. The OpenGL graphic technology brought unltrafast performance and more flexibility to customize your 3D graphs.
User-friendly Interface
Mini Toolbar
Float Windows outside of Origin Interface
Importing
Impressive Import Speed for Large Data
Importing Files
Data Connectors
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Working with Excel
Database Import
Data Exploration
Examine Data Points and Related Data
Browser Graph for Multichannel Data Exploration
Data Slicer for Graphs
Data Analysis and Statistics
Origin and OriginPro provide a rich set of tools for performing exploratory and advanced analysis of your data. Please view the following sections for details.
Exploratory Analysis
Origin provides several gadgets to perform exploratory analysis by interacting with data plotted in a graph.
Gadgets in Origin and OriginPro:
Curve and Surface Fitting
Origin provides various tools for linear, polynomial and nonlinear curve and surface fitting. Fitting routines use state-of-the-art algorithms. The sections below provide a summary of key features.
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Options and Controls
Peak Analysis
Origin provides several features for peak analysis, from baseline correction to peak finding, peak integration, peak deconvolution and fitting. The following sections list the key features for peak analysis.
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Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Parametric Tests
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Non-parametric Tests
- Two-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov PRO
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ANOVA
Multivariate Analysis
Five commonly used multivariate tools are available:
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Additional Analyses
Signal Processing
Origin provides a wide array of tools for signal processing.
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Additional Tools
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Mathematics
From simple column calculations to interpolation, calculus and integration, Origin provides a wide range of tools for mathematical analysis of worksheet and matrix data.
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Column and Cell Calculations
Interpolation and Extrapolation
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Differentiation and Integration
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Data Processing
RS and GIS Data Handling and Graphing
Exporting and Presentation
Origin provides many options for exporting and presentation, from sending graphs to PowerPoint, to creating movies
Resize Graph for Publishing
Exporting Graphs
Creating Reports
Batch Processing
Origin provides multiple ways to handle repetitive graphing, importing and data analysis tasks. Batch operations can be performed directly from the GUI, without the need for any programming.
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For Graphing
For Analysis
Project and Data Management
The following are some of the key features related to data management in Origin
Programming and Connectivity
As your Origin use expands, you may want to programmatically access existing features in Origin, add your own custom routines and tools, or communicate with Origin from other applications. To facilitate such customizations, Origin provides the following options.
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Python
LabTalk
Origin C
Apps in Origin
Extend graphing and analysis functionality of Origin by installing free Apps from our File Exchange site. A selection of recently published Apps are displayed below.
To view the Apps in action, visit our YouTube channel and select the Apps in Origin playlist.
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