Convert PDS to FITS

For a hassle-free and effective conversion of your PDS files to FITS format, it is recommended to utilize a trusted software tool like reaConverter.

reaConverter is a fast offline PDS to FITS converter. Whether you need to convert hundreds or thousands of PDS files, reaConverter can handle it all.

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How to Convert Multiple PDS 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 PDS files

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

Select PDSs 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.

Select FITS as output format

4. Start PDS 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.

PDS to FITS offline

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

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Converting PDS 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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PDS to FITS Conversion: FAQ

What are PDS files?

PDS (Planetary Data System) is a specialized format designed by NASA for storing scientific data gathered during space missions, including planetary, solar and lunar data. It is considered a rare format and it is probably difficult to open using regular image viewers.

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 PDS to FITS?

Yes! reaConverter instantly converts .pds 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 PDS to FITS online?

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

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

The best way to change PDSs 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 PDS to FITS.

How can I automate PDS 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 PDS 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 pds to fits converter for batch processing.

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