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High Efficiency Image Container (.heic)

HEIC, abbreviated from High-Efficiency Image Container, is an image file container that uses High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC, ITU-T H.265) for storing multiple images in a single file. HEIC is used natively in Apple iOS and macOS devices and each photo takes up about half the space of an equivalent quality JPEG file.

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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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How to convert HEIC to FITS?

  1. Upload HEIC File

    Start uploading a HEIC image by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your HEIC file.

  2. Select HEIC Tools

    For an advanced conversion, use the HEIC to FITS optional tools available on the preview page and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your FITS

    When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final FITS image.

Convert HEIC to FITS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change HEIC format to FITS?

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

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Convert HEIC to FITS on macOS

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

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

Convert HEIC to FITS 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 HEIC file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your HEIC_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert HEIC_INPUT_FILE --to fits

Convert HEIC to FITS on Linux

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

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

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