SpectralBench
Free SPC viewer — no LabSolutions required
Shimadzu instruments — including the IRTracer, IRSpirit, and UV-2600i series — store spectral data in SPC format or Shimadzu-specific binary files. Viewing and converting this data typically requires LabSolutions software, which is tied to your Shimadzu instrument license and cannot be used on computers without the instrument connection.
This creates a common frustration: you collect data in the lab, but can't view or process it on your office computer, at home, or on a collaborator's machine. Sharing Shimadzu data with colleagues who use different instruments requires manual export and re-import steps.
SpectralBench reads SPC files — the format used by Shimadzu and many other instrument manufacturers — directly. No LabSolutions, no instrument connection, no software installation.
Drop your .spc file onto the viewer and see your spectrum instantly. Convert to CSV for Excel, JCAMP-DX for open-standard archiving, or JSON for programmatic analysis. Compare Shimadzu spectra alongside data from Bruker, Thermo Fisher, or any other instrument — all in one interface.
Drag your .spc file onto SpectralBench. Also accepts JCAMP-DX and CSV exports from LabSolutions.
Your spectrum renders as an interactive chart. Zoom in, detect peaks, and inspect the SPC metadata.
Convert to CSV, JCAMP-DX, JSON, or MATLAB. Download instantly — no extra software needed.
| Feature | Shimadzu LabSolutions | SpectralBench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Commercial license (instrument-bundled) | Free |
| Platform | Windows only (instrument PC) | Any browser (Mac, Linux, Windows, iPad) |
| File Formats | SPC + Shimadzu proprietary | SPC, JCAMP-DX, CSV + 26 more formats |
| Peak Identification | Manual or with add-on modules | Automatic with confidence scores |
| Installation | Requires LabSolutions license | No install — works in any browser |
| Cross-Instrument | Shimadzu data only | Vendor-neutral (any manufacturer) |
| Export Formats | Limited (SPC, CSV, image) | CSV, JCAMP-DX, SPC, JSON, MATLAB, SVG, PNG, PDF |
| Collaboration | None | Shareable links, community library |
SpectralBench isn't limited to Shimadzu files. Open spectral data from any instrument:
Yes. Shimadzu instruments export data in SPC format, which SpectralBench reads directly. Just drop your file onto the viewer — no LabSolutions or Shimadzu software required.
Yes. Drop your .spc file onto SpectralBench, verify the spectrum, then export to CSV, JCAMP-DX, JSON, or MATLAB format. No software installation required.
Many Shimadzu FTIR and UV-Vis instruments export data in SPC format, including the IRTracer, IRSpirit, and UV-2600i series. If your instrument exports to JCAMP-DX or CSV instead, SpectralBench reads those formats as well.
Yes. Load spectra from any combination of instruments — Shimadzu, Bruker, Thermo Fisher — and SpectralBench overlays them with color-coded traces for direct comparison. Use the Compare tool for HQI similarity scoring.
SpectralBench is a free companion tool for Shimadzu UV-Vis (UV-2600i, UV-1900i) and FTIR (IRTracer, IRSpirit) spectrometers. It reads SPC files and JCAMP-DX exports from LabSolutions — no Shimadzu software or instrument connection required.
Export your spectra from LabSolutions as SPC, JCAMP-DX, or CSV files, then drop them onto SpectralBench. Your spectrum loads instantly with interactive zoom, peak detection, and format conversion — works in any browser with no install required.