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Convert FITS to PCT

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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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Personalized Image Capture Technology (.pct)

PCT and PICT both stand for an identical format. A file with the PCT extension is a PICT format that is used to store bitmap and vector graphics natively on Macintosh computers. Today, the PICT format is used in the Microsoft Windows operating systems with the PCT extension. This format uses JPEG algorithms for data compression and RLE for data encoding.

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How to convert FITS to PCT?

  1. Upload FITS File

    Drag & drop any FITS file from your device or click the Choose File button to proceed.

  2. Select FITS Tools

    Before clicking the Convert button, use any available FITS to PCT tools.

  3. Download Your PCT

    You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your PCT file.

Convert FITS to PCT

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FITS format to PCT?

To change FITS format to PCT, 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 PCT file afterward.

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Convert FITS to PCT 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 pct

Convert FITS to PCT 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 pct

Convert FITS to PCT 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 pct

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