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Convert FITS to JPEG

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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 (.jpeg)

JPEG and JPG both stand for an identical format. JPEG is a digital file format for storing raster graphics. Because of its capabilities like lossy image compression, it is widely used by internet users and digital photographers and is supported by every photo viewer/editing software and application.

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How to convert FITS to JPEG?

  1. Upload FITS File

    Select any FITS image you wish to convert by clicking the Choose File button.

  2. Select FITS Tools

    Check the file preview quickly and use FITS to JPEG tools if you need to change the conversion settings.

  3. Download Your JPEG

    Wait a couple of seconds for the converter to do the hard job, then download your JPEG file.

Convert FITS to JPEG

Tools

FITS Rotate

Rotate FITS to right (90° clockwise), to left (90° counter-clockwise), 180°, and convert it to JPEG.

FITS Flip

Flip FITS vertically and/or horizontally (flop), and convert it to JPEG.

JPEG Quality

Convert FITS to JPEG and change the JPEG quality by adjusting the JPEG compression level.

Progressive JPEG

Convert FITS to progressive JPEG.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FITS format to JPEG?

To change FITS format to JPEG, 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 JPEG file afterward.

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Convert FITS to JPEG 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 jpeg

Convert FITS to JPEG 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 jpeg

Convert FITS to JPEG 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 jpeg

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