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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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Virtual Image Processing System (.vips)

The VIPS (Virtual Image Processing System) file format, developed by the libvips library, is designed for high-performance image processing with low memory usage. It supports arbitrary metadata and is optimized for command-line operations. Although not widely supported by other programs, it serves as an efficient intermediate format for tasks like image inversion and gamma correction. The format includes a 64-byte header with basic fields such as image width and a set of band-interleaved scanlines for the image data.

VIPS Converter

How to convert FITS to VIPS?

  1. Upload FITS File

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

  2. Select FITS Tools

    To customize FITS to VIPS conversion, use the available tools before clicking the Convert button.

  3. Download Your VIPS

    Wait for the converter to finish and download your VIPS image.

Convert FITS to VIPS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FITS format to VIPS?

To change FITS format to VIPS, 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 VIPS file afterward.

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Convert FITS to VIPS 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 vips

Convert FITS to VIPS 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 vips

Convert FITS to VIPS 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 vips

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