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Convert FITS to JP2

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Flexible Image Transport System (.fits)

Flexible Image Transport System, abbreviated FITS, is an open standard designed for scientific (especially astronomical) data acquisition. FITS format is the most used digital file format in astronomy.

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Joint Photographic Experts Group 2000 (.jp2)

JPEG 2000 is a file format for encoding raster images created in 2000 by the Joint Photographic Experts Group to improve JPEG. It supports progressive encoding, lossy and lossless compression, and transparency.

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How to convert FITS to JP2?

  1. Upload FITS File

    Choose the FITS image you wish to convert.

  2. Select FITS Tools

    Use any available FITS to JP2 tools on the preview page and click Convert.

  3. Download Your JP2

    Let the conversion process finish, then download your JP2 image.

Convert FITS to JP2

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FITS format to JP2?

To change FITS format to JP2, upload your FITS file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your FITS file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted JP2 file afterward.

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Convert FITS to JP2 on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to FITS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FITS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FITS_INPUT_FILE --to jp2

Convert FITS to JP2 on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to FITS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FITS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FITS_INPUT_FILE --to jp2

Convert FITS to JP2 on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to FITS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FITS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FITS_INPUT_FILE --to jp2

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