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Getting started with Pixano

Pixano is an open-source data-centric AI tool for exploring and annotating computer vision datasets. It combines a Python/FastAPI backend with a Svelte/TypeScript frontend and stores data in the fast, columnar Lance format.

  • Quickstart

Import a dataset with pre-annotations and launch the app in minutes.

Get started

  • Installation

All the ways to install Pixano: pip, Docker, or from source.

Install Pixano

  • Key concepts

Understand the data model: items, views, entities, annotations, and more.

Learn concepts

  • Launching the app

Start Pixano locally, from a notebook, with Docker, or connected to S3.

Launch Pixano

  • Using the app

Navigate the web UI: browse datasets, annotate, and use AI-assisted tools.

Explore the UI

Once you are comfortable with the basics, head over to the Tutorials for deeper walkthroughs.