We are excited to announce the release of SNAP 13.0, a major update bringing new capabilities, improved stability, and broader mission support.
Highlights
- Naive-Bayes Classifier – a new, lightweight supervised classification algorithm.
- New Spectral Indices – expanded library for optical workflows.
- LERC compression in GDAL – improved raster storage efficiency without compromising data quality.
- Product Library – extended Copernicus Data Space support for Sentinel-1C and Sentinel-2C
- GraphBuilder improvements – enhanced validation and clearer error handling.
- Updated HDF/HDF5 library (v3.3.2) – improved stability and compatibility.
Microwave Toolbox
- ESA BIOMASS Mission support (Beta version supporting BIOMASS commissioning phase products – may still include known limitations)
- ICEYE Reader updates.
Optical Toolbox
- ECOSTRESS Collection 2 support
- S3 Reader and L1C SYN enhancements – faster performance and improved consistency
- OLCI O2A Harmonisation updates – refined radiometric harmonisation.
👉 Get SNAP 13 now: https://step.esa.int/main/download/snap-download/
🗂️ Documentation & full changelog: https://step.esa.int/main/public-roadmap-and-changelog/
SNAP 13 is here 🎉 (No tricks — just powerful new features!)

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