FTS to PNG Converter

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Format Flexibility

FTS to PNG conversion opens new possibilities. Use your astronomical images in contexts where PNG is the expected or required format.

Format Bridge

Go from specialized FTS (astronomy and scientific research) to universally supported PNG — making your data accessible to anyone without niche software.

Browser-Based Tool

No downloads or installations needed — open the converter in your browser and convert FTS to PNG instantly from anywhere.

How to convert FTS to PNG

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose png or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your png file right afterwards

About formats

FTS is a file extension for the Flexible Image Transport System (FITS), the standard data format used in astronomy since 1981 when it was defined by Don Wells, Eric Greisen, and R.H. Harten at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and subsequently endorsed by the International Astronomical Union in 1982. FITS was designed from the outset as a self-describing archival format: each file begins with one or more 2880-byte header blocks containing ASCII keyword-value pairs that describe the data's dimensions, coordinate system, observation parameters, and provenance, followed by data blocks in a variety of numeric types — 8/16/32/64-bit integers and 32/64-bit IEEE floating-point values. FITS supports multi-dimensional arrays (images, data cubes, hypercubes), binary tables for catalog data, and ASCII tables, with multiple Header/Data Units (HDUs) that can coexist in a single file. The format handles specialized astronomical data: spectral cubes, radio interferometry visibilities, multi-extension mosaic images from CCD arrays, and time-series photometry. One advantage is scientific rigor: FITS mandates that all metadata needed to interpret the data physically — coordinate transformations (WCS), photometric calibration, telescope and instrument parameters — travels with the file, eliminating the metadata-loss problem that plagues general-purpose image formats in scientific contexts. The format's longevity and institutional backing is another strength — virtually every observatory, space telescope (Hubble, James Webb, Chandra), and astronomical software package (DS9, IRAF, Astropy) uses FITS as its primary data format.
Developer: NASA / IAU
Initial release: 1981
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format developed by the PNG Development Group and published as a W3C Recommendation on October 1, 1996, created as a patent-free replacement for GIF after the Unisys LZW patent controversy. PNG uses a two-stage compression pipeline: a prediction filter selects the optimal per-row preprocessing (none, sub, up, average, or Paeth), then DEFLATE compression encodes the filtered data. The format supports rich color modes — 1/2/4/8/16-bit grayscale, 8/16-bit per channel true color, and indexed color with palettes up to 256 entries — all with optional alpha transparency ranging from a single transparent color to a full per-pixel alpha channel with 256 or 65536 levels. PNG also stores gamma correction, ICC color profiles, text metadata, and suggested background color. One advantage is lossless compression with transparency — PNG preserves every pixel exactly while supporting smooth semi-transparent edges, making it the standard format for web graphics, UI elements, logos, screenshots, and any image where artifacts or color shifts are unacceptable. Universal support is another core strength: every web browser, operating system, image editor, and programming library handles PNG natively. The format has proven remarkably durable — after nearly three decades, PNG remains the default lossless web image format. While newer formats like WebP and AVIF offer better compression, PNG's combination of lossless quality, full transparency, and absolute ubiquity keeps it indispensable.
Initial release: October 1, 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FTS to PNG?

PNG is widely supported across devices and applications — converting from FTS makes your astronomical images accessible to anyone without specialized tools.

What programs open PNG?

Most image viewers and editors handle PNG — Photoshop, GIMP, IrfanView, and built-in viewers on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is the conversion instant?

Near-instant for typical images — the cloud-based processing handles FTS to PNG conversion quickly. Very large data may take a moment.

Can I convert multiple FTS images at once?

Yes — upload several FTS images in one session and convert them all to PNG simultaneously. Batch processing saves significant time.

What platforms are supported?

The converter works on any device with a browser — Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. No platform-specific software needed.

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