The table below provides some useful information about the .fits extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .fits file?
- What program do I need to open a .fits file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .fits?
- How can I convert .fits file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .fits
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .fits files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .fits |
|---|---|
| Type: | Flexible Image Transport System Image |
| Category: | Graphic |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| FITS file is a Flexible Image Transport System Image. FITS stands for "Flexible Image Transport System" and is the standard astronomical data format endorsed by both NASA and the IAU. FITS is much more than an image format (such as JPG or GIF) and is primarily designed to store scientific data sets consisting of multi-dimensional arrays (1-D spectra, 2-D images or 3-D data cubes) and 2-dimensional tables containing rows and columns of data. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | XnView |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| fit, fts | |
| Related extensions: | |
| cpa | |
Recommended software for .fits files
Cannot open .fits files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.fits files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
