CARTA (Cube Analysis and Rendering Tool for Astronomy) is a next generation software designed for image visualization and analysis in the field of astronomy, developed by a collaborative team from Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA), Inter-University Institute for Data Intensive Astronomy (IDIA), National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), and Department of Physics, University of Alberta.

There are three key features that make CARTA a powerful tool for astronomical data. Firstly, CARTA utilizes a client-server architecture combined with GPU graphic rendering and latency-hiding techniques, ensuring high performance in visualizing large images. This capability is particularly crucial for modern telescopes. Secondly, CARTA offers flexible deployment options, available as both stand-alone applications and for site deployment. It integrates with the ALMA archive website, offering convenient online previews. Lastly, in addition to its high performance and deployment flexibility, CARTA is equipped with a wide range of efficient tools, including spectral line related analysis and multi-wavelength catalog visualization. This supports various fields in astronomy research, from individual source structure studies to large survey statistical analysis.