UCSC Genome Browser Utilities

The following tools and utilities created by the UCSC Genome Browser Group are available for public use:

• Batch Coordinate Conversion (liftOver) - converts genome coordinates and genome annotation files between assemblies. The current version supports both forward and reverse conversions, as well as conversions between selected species.
• DNA Duster - removes formatting characters and other non-sequence-related characters from an input sequence. Offers several configuration options for the output format, including translated protein.
• Protein Duster - removes formatting characters and other non-sequence-related characters from an input sequence. Offers several configuration options for the output format.
• Phylogenetic Tree PNG Maker - creates a PNG image from the phylogenetic tree specification given. Offers several configuration options for branch lengths, normalized lengths, branch labels, legend etc.
• Executable and Source Code Downloads - executable and source code downloads of the Genome Browser, Blat and liftOver.