Matplotlib

matplotlib.org · checked 11 Oct 2026

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Matplotlib is a Python library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations.

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MatplotlibBSD-compatible open-source license · Python libraryFree

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Website: matplotlib.org
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
Customization: Users can customize visual style and figure layout.
Dashboard type: both
Data sources: Python lists,NumPy arrays
Embedded dashboards: Yes
Export: Matplotlib can export figures to many file formats.
Founded: 2003
Integrations: The project lists third-party packages built on Matplotlib, including seaborn, HoloViews, plotnine, Cartopy, and WCSAxes.
Intended users: The project says Matplotlib began as a tool for EEG data and grew to be used in many different fields.
Interactive figures: Interactive figures can support zooming, panning, and updates.
Jupyter and GUIs: The project describes embedding Matplotlib in JupyterLab and graphical user interfaces.
License: The project says Matplotlib uses BSD-compatible code and grants a royalty-free license subject to its license terms.
Optional components: Additional dependencies may be needed for other GUI frameworks, LaTeX rendering, animation saving, and more file formats.

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