The invention relates to a method of visualizing image data relating to an examination of a subject. The method concerns automatic selection of appropriate protocols from a set of predefined protocols defining visualizing techniques to be applied to the image data in a first step (10) the image data are analyzed for content. In a second step (20) based on the analysis a decision is made regarding the part of the subject's anatomy represented by the image data and/or the purpose of the examination performed on the subject. Finally in the third step (30) one or more of the appropriate protocols are selected in dependence of the anatomy part present and/or the purpose of the examination performed. The invention also refers to a computer program and a system to carry out the method according to the invention.