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G-Scope Desktop for AmScope

AmScope MD-series cameras are explicitly UVC and work as webcams on Windows, macOS and Linux. G-Scope Desktop turns that feed into a full microscopy workflow, calibrated measurement, annotation and reporting included.

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At a glance

  • Status

    Tested and compatible

  • Tested models

    MD500A (5MP), MD830A (high-resolution)

  • Calibration

    Manual wizard per objective

  • Audience

    Education, laboratories, conventional microscopes

Models

MD500A; MD830A

App version

v2.6.0

Operating systems

Windows / macOS / Linux

What you get

Your compound microscope, digitized properly

Attach an MD-series eyepiece camera, and the app gives you live view, capture, calibration and measurement, no vendor utility needed.

Calibrate per objective

Each objective has its own calibration profile, so switching 4×/10×/40× never invalidates your measurements.

Teaching-friendly workflow

Best-moment capture, full-screen view, annotations and PDF/PowerPoint reports make classroom and lab documentation easy.

Free and current

Free downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux with active development.

AmScope: bundled software vs G-Scope Desktop

✕Bundled capture utility per camera familyOne app across the MD-series and any other UVC camera
✕Measurement tools missing or per-utilityCalibration profiles per objective and real-unit measurement
✕Windows-only tooling in many bundlesWindows, macOS and Linux builds

Limitations & expectations

  • Non-MD AmScope camera families need individual verification.
  • Camera controls depend on the driver.

Frequently asked questions

Which AmScope cameras are supported?

MD-series UVC cameras (MD500A and MD830A) are tested and work. Other AmScope camera families may use different drivers or SDKs and require individual verification. They are listed here as they are tested.

Does it work with my microscope's objectives?

Yes: calibration is saved per camera, resolution and magnification, so each objective can have its own profile.

Is this the official AmScope software?

No. G-Scope Desktop is an independent application, not affiliated with AmScope.

G-Scope Desktop is an independent application, not affiliated with the brand of your microscope.