Convert FIT to SIXEL
Convert FIT images to SIXEL format, edit and optimize images online and free.
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The Flexible Image Transport System (FIT) file format, widely used in the field of astronomy and imaging, is designed for the storage, transmission, and processing of digital images and data. Developed in the late 1970s by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the FIT format has become the standard for storing complex data arrays, including metadata. FIT files are particularly valued for their ability to preserve high-precision scientific data and extensive headers, making them indispensable in both professional and amateur astronomical research.
The SIXEL, or "six pixels", is a bitmap graphics format created by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) for their terminals and printers. Initially designed for DEC dot matrix printers like the LA50, it enabled the efficient transfer of bitmap graphics using a series of ASCII characters. Each character represents a 6-pixel high row, making it suitable for 7-bit serial communication. This format was later adapted for modern terminal emulators, extending its utility beyond its original scope.
Click Choose File to upload a FIT image from your device.
Customize the FIT to SIXEL conversion using available tools before confirming.
Give the converter a few seconds, then download your SIXEL file.
Vertopal CLI manages conversion from FIT image into SIXEL image once installed.
cd to move into the FIT directory or include the path.