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Scitex Continuous Tone File (.sct)

SCT 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 SCT to FITS?

  1. Upload SCT File

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

  2. Select SCT Tools

    For advanced customized conversion, use SCT to FITS tools and click Convert.

  3. Download Your FITS

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

Convert SCT to FITS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change SCT format to FITS?

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

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

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

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

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