- In order to use the camera, Windows users must install the native driver.
- Please install the ASCOM Platform prior to installing the ASCOM driver.
- If you encounter any issues after installing the ASCOM driver, consider installing the required .Net Framework (3.5, 4.5.2).
- Desktop App
- Mobile App
- Others
Windows
| Version | Details | Download | |
Camera Driver | V3.24 | Windows users must install a native driver to use ASI cameras. Attn: USB HID devices such as EFW and EAF do not require native drivers. Windows 7 users need to contact us to obtain the necessary driver to control AM5 and AM3. | |
ASIStudio | V1.12.1 | ZWO ASI Official astronomy software, specialized in planetary imaging, DSO imaging, live stack and other useful astronomical image processing gadgets. | |
ASCOM Driver | V6.5.26 | After installation, you can control ASI cameras, EAF, EFW, AM5, AM3, and other devices through the ASCOM Platform (pre-installed required). | |
Firmware Update Tool | V1.1 2023-09-15 | After installation, you can control ASI cameras, EAF, EFW, AM5, AM3, and other devices through the ASCOM Platform (pre-installed required). |
MacOS
- Native driver is not required for macOS users.
| Name | Version | Details | Download |
ASIStudio | V1.12.1 | ZWO ASI Official astronomy software, specialized in planetary imaging, DSO imaging, live stack and other useful astronomical image processing gadgets. | |
Firmware | V1.1 2023-09-15 | Firmware update utility for ASI cameras, EAF. Firmware update is not necessary if the devices are functioning properly. |
Linux
- Native driver is not required for macOS users.
| Name | Version | Details | Download |
ASIStudio | V1.12.1 | ZWO ASI Official astronomy software, specialized in planetary imaging, DSO imaging, live stack and other useful astronomical image processing gadgets. | |
Firmware | V1.1 2023-09-15 | Firmware update utility for ASI cameras, EAF. Firmware update is not necessary if the devices are functioning properly. |
AstroNet
Plugin
The SkyX Plugin
| Version | Details | Download | |
| | V3.35 2024-06-05 | The SkyX Camera |
| Version | Details | Download | |
| | V1.5 | The SkyX EAF |
| Version | Details | Download | |
| | V1.7 | The SkyX EFW |
MicroManager & MicroManager Plugin
Others
| Version | Details | Download | |
| | DirectShow Driver V3.35 2024-05-31 | Allows camera control via Directshow |
For Developers
- These SDKs and Tools are only for developers. End users don’t need to install them.
3rd Party App
DSO Imaging
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | MaximDL | Includes image acquisition, processing, and analysis tools. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | APT | Can control DSLR & CMOS camera, includes image acquisition tools. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | The Sky | An essential tool for astronomical discovery and observation. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | Voyager | A systems integration software, interfacing third-party software products. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | N.I.N.A | Designed for automated DSO imaging using the sequencing model. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | SGP | The best in class automation software for astrophotography. |
Processing
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | Registax | ISupports processing of planetary imagery in multiple formats. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | WinJUPOS | A planetary post-processing software that corrects for planetary rotation. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | DeepSkystacker | Simplifies all the pre-processing steps of deep sky pictures. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | Siril | An astronomical image processing tool. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | PixInsight | A powerful image processing software, widely loved by astrophotographers. |
| Tool | Description | Download | |
| | StarTools | A powerful GPU-accelerated and advanced image processing software. |