Histolab

Overview

Histolab is a Python library for processing whole slide images (WSI) in digital pathology. It automates tissue detection, extracts informative tiles from gigapixel images, and prepares datasets for deep learning pipelines. The library handles multiple WSI formats, implements sophisticated tissue segmentation, and provides flexible tile extraction strategies.

Installation

Install histolab using pip or conda:

pip install histolab

# Or via conda
conda install -c conda-forge histolab

Quick Start