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title: BIDS (Brain Imaging Data Structure)
description: "BIDS is a data format intended to facilitate data sharing and replication of neuroimaging data. For more information, please consult the [BIDS website](https://bids.neuroimaging.io/). CUBIC users are strongly encouraged to store their MRI data in BIDS format to allow data sharing and…"
url: "https://cubicwiki.psychologyresearch.co.uk/docs/bids-brain-imaging-data-structure/"
updated: "2026-06-23"
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# BIDS (Brain Imaging Data Structure)

BIDS is a data format intended to facilitate data sharing and replication of neuroimaging data. For more information, please consult the [BIDS website](https://bids.neuroimaging.io/).

CUBIC users are strongly encouraged to store their MRI data in BIDS format to allow data sharing and replication.

## How to convert your data to BIDS format

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