Convert HG to FITS

By using our efficient and user-friendly HG to FITS converter, you can save yourself from the tiresome process of manually converting numerous .hg files into fits format for hours.

reaConverter is a standalone software program that allows you to convert multiple files from .hg file format to .fits format.

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How to Convert Multiple HG Files to FITS?

1. Download and Install reaConverter

reaConverter is quick to download, install and launch. This standalone software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch conversions. reaConverter is incredibly powerful and boasts an extensive variety of features.

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2. Load your HG files

Start reaConverter and load all the .hg files you intend to convert into .fits. The software supports multiple HG conversion and processes all files locally on your computer.

Select HGs from a folder or by drag-and-dropping them directly into the reaConverter window.

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3. Select FITS as output format

Pick the FITS as output format and choose the destination folder where you want to save new .fits files.

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4. Start HG to FITS conversion

Then simply press Convert button and your conversion will begin in no time!

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Once the conversion is complete, you can find your FITS files in the destination folder you selected.

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reaConverter offers the fastest, simplest solution for converting your HG files into FITS in seconds - all files processed on your PC for maximum privacy and speed.

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Do more with your files

Converting HG files for use in a workflow? reaConverter offers many ways to process files, so you can customize them according to your requirements.

Our range of editing options includes auto-processing options such as auto-rotate, auto-crop, watermarking and more. Change Color Space, copy Metadata, set DPI, manage ICC Profile, control Bit Depth.

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"Essential for our astroimaging pipeline! reaConverter perfectly handles FITS files from our research telescope, preserving all WCS coordinates and photometric data during batch conversion to TIFF. Now we process 100+ deep-sky exposures nightly without losing critical metadata for our exoplanet studies!"
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"reaConverter makes FITS conversion incredibly easy. We batch convert astronomical images to standard formats for presentations and analysis, all automated through the command-line. It’s fast, reliable, and handles large datasets without issues."
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HG to FITS Conversion: FAQ

What are HG files?

The .hg HPGL stands for Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language, and it’s a vector graphics file format used primarily to control plotters — devices that draw images using pens.

What are FITS files?

The FITS (Flexible Image Transport System) format is a standard format used particularly for storing, transferring and processing scientific images from fields such as astronomy. FITS was first launched as an open standard in the early 1980s and has gone through several subsequent upgrades. FITS files contain not just images, but also data related to photometry and spatial calibration, and information about the origin of the image. Similar formats include FIT and FTS.

Can reaConverter convert HG to FITS?

Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .hg to .fits with perfect quality preservation. With its batch processing feature, you can convert multiple files at once in just a few clicks. You can even convert images directly from Windows Explorer using the right-click menu — fast and convenient.

Can I convert HG to FITS online?

If you only need to convert a few HG files to FITS format, feel free to try our free online free online HG to FITS converter — perfect for small batches with no installation needed!

How can I turn HG files into FITS on my computer?

The best way to change HGs to FITSs on your PC is to install a quality piece of software, such as reaConverter. This software is extremely efficient in managing a wide range of batch files conversions, including conversion from HG to FITS.

How can I automate HG to FITS files conversion?

reaConverter supports all the most useful automation features such as Right-click сonversion and Watch Folders for the most efficient automated files conversion in any software of this type.

Is there a way to convert HG files to FITS using the command prompt?

reaConverter provides full access to all its features via Windows command line, including a high-performance command-line hg to fits converter for batch processing.

What else can I do with reaConverter?

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