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Convert RAD to FITS

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Radiance Image (.rad)

RAD Converter

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 RAD to FITS?

  1. Upload RAD File

    Choose the RAD image you wish to convert.

  2. Select RAD Tools

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

  3. Download Your FITS

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

Convert RAD to FITS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change RAD format to FITS?

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

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

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

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

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