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Flexible Image Transport System (.fts)

The Flexible Image Transport System (FTS) file extension, is predominantly utilized for the storage, transmission, and manipulation of scientific and astronomical data. Developed by NASA in the late 1970s, this standardized format facilitates data interchange among the astronomical community. FTS is highly extensible, supporting various data types such as images, tables, and multidimensional arrays. Its widespread adoption stems from its capability to encapsulate metadata efficiently, enabling accurate and effective exchange of complex datasets among researchers and institutions.

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Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics (.pcds)

The PCDS file extension stands for Photo CD Multi-resolution Bitmap Graphics, a format developed by Kodak in 1991 for digitizing and storing high-quality images on CDs. PCDS files were used to store scanned prints and slides, leveraging proprietary encoding to maintain image quality. This format was part of Kodak's Photo CD system, which aimed to provide a reliable method for archiving and accessing digital photographs.

PCDS Converter

How to convert FTS to PCDS?

  1. Upload FTS File

    Choose any FTS image from your computer, or drag & drop a FTS file onto this page.

  2. Select FTS Tools

    Use the tools available for converting FTS to PCDS and click the Convert button.

  3. Download Your PCDS

    When the conversion status changes to successful, click on the Download button to get the final PCDS image.

Convert FTS to PCDS

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change FTS format to PCDS?

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

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Convert FTS to PCDS on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to FTS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FTS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FTS_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

Convert FTS to PCDS 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 FTS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FTS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FTS_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

Convert FTS to PCDS on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to FTS file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your FTS_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert FTS_INPUT_FILE --to pcds

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