Python-based Hierarchical ENvironment for Integrated Xtallography

Academic users can obtain a password for downloading Phenix via email. For industrial users, a separate password is required (more information).

Latest official release (recommended): 1.7.3-928 (12-06-2011)

Phenix development release with contributions from University of Cambridge, Duke University, LANL, LBNL; includes the Phenix GUI.

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Nightly builds (version 1.5 and later)

PHENIX installers are built nightly for Mac and Linux platforms, plus an experimental 32-bit Windows installer. These use the most current source code available and may contain bugs; recommended for expert users only, or users needing the latest features and bug fixes.

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PhUbuntu - bootable Linux DVD with Phenix pre-installed

For tutorials and demonstrations, a DVD image (.iso) is available for users with Windows PCs. It contains a complete Ubuntu Linux system, with a recent build of Phenix and Coot already installed and configured. More information here.


External programs

The PHENIX graphical interface includes extensions for Coot and PyMOL. Information on obtaining these is here.


Questions/comments to help@phenix-online.org