Everything what you will need for ASI camera control, imaging, guiding and processing at one place! Windows, MAC and Linux USB drivers, ASCOM drivers, latest firmware and camera control and processing software for all ZWO devices. If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. We will try to answer your query as soon as possible!
Windows
From ZWO
| Native Drivers | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASI Cameras | This driver MUST be installed for Windows users to use ASI cameras. |
v3.21 |
Released 1/12/2023 |
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| EFW | These products are USB HID devices so do not need native drive. | ||||
| USBST4 | |||||
| EAF | |||||
| Software | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIStudio | ZWO ASI Official astronomy software,specialized in planetary imaging, DSO imaging, live stack and other useful imageing processing gadget. Support: WIN7 / WIN8 / WIN10 / Win11 |
v1.7 |
Released 11/13/2022 | |
| ASCOM Drivers (optional) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCOM Platform | After installing the ASCOM Platform, please install below ASCOM drivers, then you can use many 3rd party astro software through ASCOM. Note: This software is not from ZWO, we just provide another download node. Official Site Note: To connect the AM5 mount to your computer, make sure you’ve downloaded and installed Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 |
v6.5 |
Released 11/20/2020 |
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| ASCOM | ASCOM driver to support ASI Cameras, EAF, EFW, USBST4 and AM5. |
v6.5.14 |
Released 1/6/2023 | |
| Other Drivers (optional) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirectShow | This driver is optional, only needed for these software which control the camera through DirectShow. |
v3.28 |
Released 1/12/2023 |
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| TWAIN | Implemented with our camera, regulates communication between software and digital imaging devices. |
v1.0.0 |
Released 12/10/2018 |
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3rd Party Capture and Processing Software
* Through ASCOM Need to install ASCOM driver at first.
* Native support Software support our cameras directly, no ASCOM needed.
* Plugin Install the plugin to get support by the software.
- FireCapture V2.6 and Up [32bit/64bit] ( Native Support, FREE )
- SharpCap V3.0 and Up ( Native Support, FREE )
- Genika ( Native Support)
- PRISM ( Native Support)
- SIPS ( Through ASCOM, FREE )
- MaximDL ( Through ASCOM )
- Nebulosity ( Native Support and ASCOM )
- APT( Native Support and ASCOM )
- The Sky ( Through ASCOM and Plugin – camera, filter wheel, EAF )
- PRISM ( Native Support and ASCOM )
- Voyager ( Native Support, Through ASCOM )
- NINA ( Native Support,Through ASCOM )
- SharpCap V2.8 and Up ( Native Support, FREE )
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- MicroManager( Wiki )
- MicroManager V1.4.23 Plugin
(Only work with specific version’s MicroManager, version 1.4.23_20160628 is ok as we tested, download from (32bits)or(64bits) - MicroManager V2.0 Plugin (Only Supports MicroManger2.0 Version)
Mac
Note
– There is no Native driver needed.
– Our ASI120MM/MC camera is not compatible very well with Mac OSX.
– USB3.0 cameras is recommended for Mac users and fully compatible with USB2.0 host.
This THREAD may help you if you want to try our ASI120MM/MC cameras on Mac OSX.
From ZWO
| Software | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIStudio | We recommend customer to install this video capture software to test and get familiar with your camera. Support: Mac OS 10.12 or later Issue: ASIStudio Can’t Be Installed? |
v1.7 |
Released 11/13/2022 | |
Plugins for 3rd Party Software
| The SkyX | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The SkyX | Through ASCOM and Plugin | Download The SkyX | Download Plugins |
Linux
Note
– There is no Native driver needed.
– Our ASI120MM/MC camera is not compatible very well with Linux.
– USB3.0 cameras is recommended for Linux users and fully compatible with USB2.0 host.
This THREAD may help you if you want to try our ASI120MM/MC cameras on Linux.
From ZWO
| Software | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIStudio | We recommend customer to install this video capture software to test and get familiar with your camera. Support: Ubuntu 16.04 or later |
v1.7 |
Released 11/13/2022 | |
Plugins for 3rd Party Software
| The SkyX | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The SkyX | Through ASCOM and Plugin | Download The SkyX | Download Plugins | |
Mobile App
ASIAIR – astrophotography has never been easier
Version 2.0
Updated Oct. 28, 2022
Require USB3.0 Cameras
Support iOS 12 and later
ASIAIR – astrophotography has never been easier
Version 2.0
Updated Oct. 28, 2022
Require USB3.0 Cameras
Support Android 8.0 and up
ASICAP – video capture App for Android
Version 2.0.7
Updated Oct. 17, 2022
Require USB3.0 Cameras
Support Android 4.4 and up
Releases Change Log
Google Play cannot provide download right now, please download directly.
ASICAP Quick Guide – On Android Phone or Pad
Step 1. OTG required
Please make sure your phone or pad supports OTG, you can GOOGLE with keyword – “your phone model” + OTG.
Step 2. App Download
Download the app.
Step 3. Turn on OTG
Find the menu and turn on OTG, the video below shows how to turn on OTG.
Step 4. Run the ASICap
Attach ASI camera or EFW to the OTG cable and run the app.
Note
* Some phones cannot provide enough power to power up the camera, then you need to use one hub with an external power supply.
* Official Introduce ASICAP( Android ) video
ASI Mount – ZWO AM5 mount control app
Version 1.3
Updated Dec 13,2022
Require AM5 Mount
Support Support iOS 11.0+, iPadOS 11.0+, macOS 11.0+ with apple silicon chip
ASI Mount – ZWO AM5 mount control app
Version 1.3
Updated Dec. 13,2022
Require AM5 Mount
Support Support Android OS 5.0 or later，HarmonyOS 2.0 or later
AstroNet – Start your stargazing journey here!
Version 1.0
Updated Dec. 13,2022
Require AM5 Mount
Support Support Android OS 5.0 or later，HarmonyOS 2.0 or later
AstroNet – Start your stargazing journey here!
Version 1.1
Updated Dec 14,2022
Require AM5 Mount
Support Support iOS 11.0+, iPadOS 11.0+, macOS 11.0+ with apple silicon chip
Developers
Note
These SDKs and Tools are only used by developers, end users don’t need to install it.
| SDK | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDK | Windows |
v1.28 |
Released 1/12/2023 | |
| Linux & Mac |
v1.28 |
Released 1/12/2023 | ||
| Android |
v1.1 |
Released 05/19/2020 | ||
| LabVIEW | Demo. |
v2012 |
Released 11/28/2022 | |
EFW
| SDK & Test Tool | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDK | Windows |
v1.7 |
Released 5/13/2021 | |
| Linux & Mac |
v1.7 |
Released 5/13/2021 | ||
| Android | Released 12/10/2018 | |||
| LabVIEW | Demo. |
2012 |
Released 12/10/2018 | |
EAF
| SDK | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDK | Windows |
v1.4 |
Released 5/13/2021 | |
| Linux & Mac |
v1.4 |
Released 05/13/2021 | ||
USBST4
| SDK | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDK | Windows | v1.0.0.0 | Released 6/30/2019 | |
| Linux & Mac | v1.0.0.0 | Released 12/10/2018 | ||
FW Update
Note: It is not recommended to update the firmware if your camera and EAF works with no problems
| USB Camera Firmware | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB Camera | For ASI120MC-S/120MM-S/120MM Mini: Fixed the frame breaking issue when guiding on ASIAIRFor old USB2.0 cameras; Fixed the compitable issue on some computers Requierd Windows: VS2008 SP1 redistributable package Download. Note: The USB2.0 camera FWupdate under Mac/Linux are not supported. To upgrade the firmware of USB2.0 cameras, please work it in Windows. |
v1.0 |
Released 1/28/2021 | Windows Mac Linux(x64) |
| Accessories Firmware | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAF | Required: Windows VS2008 SP1 redistributable package Download |
v3.3.5 |
Released 9/5/2022 | Windows Mac Linux(X64) |