BIDS

The Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) is a simple and intuitive way to organize and describe neuroimaging and behavioral data.

Key Capabilities

• Standardized Directory Structure: Provides a strict, validated folder hierarchy and naming convention for multi-modal brain data, eliminating ad-hoc organizational schemes.
• Machine-Readable Metadata: Pairs imaging data (like NIfTI files) with JSON sidecars containing precise hardware and acquisition parameters.
• BIDS Apps: Enables a large ecosystem of portable neuroimaging pipelines (BIDS Apps) that can automatically understand and process any dataset conforming to the BIDS standard.