Open source · Built on CCTBX

Quantum refinement
for better structures

Rerefine bio-macromolecular crystal structures using quantum mechanical methods. More accurate geometries, fewer artefacts, publication-ready results.

Better structures through
quantum mechanics

Combine the power of crystallographic refinement with quantum chemical accuracy for macromolecular structure determination.

Improved Structures

Replace classical restraints with quantum mechanical energy surfaces. Get physically meaningful geometries that better fit the experimental data.

Solid Foundation

Built on CCTBX — the Computational Crystallography Toolbox — ensuring robust, well-tested crystallographic algorithms at the core.

Multidisciplinary Team

Developed by researchers from Phenix and Pending AI, bridging structural biology and computational chemistry.

Supported QM calculators

Plug in your preferred quantum chemistry engine. Q|Refine supports all major packages out of the box.

Publications

The science behind Q|Refine, published in peer-reviewed journals.

Ready to refine?

Q|Refine is open source and free to use. Check the documentation to install, or explore the code on GitHub.