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Flexible Image Transport System (.fits)

The FITS (Flexible Image Transport System) file extension is widely utilized in the field of astronomy for storing, transmitting, and manipulating scientific data and images. Originating in the late 1970s, FITS was developed by NASA and the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to standardize the format for astronomical data. Its primary use is to archive astronomical images, spectral data, and other multidimensional data arrays, enabling efficient data interchange among scientists and astronomers. FITS files are known for their ability to store metadata and large datasets, making them essential for detailed scientific analysis and long-term preservation in research environments.

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Free Lossless Image Format (.flif)

The Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) is a lossless image compression format designed to outperform other formats like PNG, lossless WebP, and JPEG 2000 in terms of compression ratio. Introduced in 2015, FLIF uses MANIAC (Meta-Adaptive Near-zero Integer Arithmetic Coding) for efficient compression, making it suitable for various image types without quality loss. Despite its advantages, FLIF development ceased as it was superseded by JPEG XL.

FLIF Converter

How to convert FITS to FLIF?

  1. Upload FITS File

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

  2. Select FITS Tools

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

  3. Download Your FLIF

    Let the file convert, then you can download your FLIF file right afterward.

Convert FITS to FLIF

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FITS format to FLIF?

To change FITS format to FLIF, 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 FLIF file afterward.

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Convert FITS to FLIF 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 flif

Convert FITS to FLIF 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 flif

Convert FITS to FLIF 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 flif

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