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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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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 PCT to FITS?

  1. Upload PCT File

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

  2. Select PCT Tools

    Choose any PCT to FITS converter tools for a customized conversion, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your FITS

    Wait a few moments for the converter to complete its job, then download your FITS file.

Convert PCT to FITS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change PCT format to FITS?

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

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

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

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

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