About X-Ray Atlas
X-Ray Atlas is a free, independent place to learn how to read plain radiographs. It's for medical, nursing and radiography students, nurses, radiographers, junior doctors and anyone preparing for an exam with image stations.
Why we built it
Plain X-rays are the most common imaging test in the world, and the people who look at them first are often not radiologists: the junior doctor in ED at 3 a.m., the ward nurse checking an NG tube, the radiographer offering a preliminary comment. Good resources exist, but most are either encyclopaedic references, paid courses, or small collections of cases. We wanted a place where you can practise on a large volume of real images, get instant feedback, and learn the system behind each read — for free and without signing up.
What you'll find here
- Learning library: structured modules from image basics to region-by-region pattern recognition.
- Case bank: real radiographs, each with findings, teaching points and differentials.
- Quiz bank: 2,691 image-based questions with practice, exam and rapid-reporting modes.
- AI X-ray interpreter: an educational tutor that talks you through an uploaded image.
- Glossary of radiology terms and signs.
How we keep it accurate
Content is written from established references (professional college guidance, national patient-safety guidance, peer-reviewed literature and standard textbooks), which are listed on each page. Every case's diagnosis comes from the documented source of the image. Our full process is described in our editorial and medical review policy. If you spot an error, please tell us — corrections are our highest priority.
How the site is funded
X-Ray Atlas is free and supported by advertising. Advertisers have no influence over our content, and we never place ads inside a quiz question, an image viewer or an AI report.
Education only. X-Ray Atlas does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Clinical images must always be interpreted by a qualified professional with access to the full clinical picture.