FITS to XZ Converter

Convert FITS to XZ online quickly and easily. Just upload your file, convert it, and download the XZ in seconds.

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What is FITS ?

FITS, or Flexible Image Transport System, is a digital file format widely used in astronomy for storing, transmitting, and processing scientific data, particularly images and tables. It is designed to accommodate various data types and structures, making it a versatile choice for researchers in the field.

FITS format  ▶

What is XZ ?

The xz file format is a compressed file format that utilizes the LZMA (Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain algorithm) compression algorithm. It is widely used for reducing file sizes while maintaining a high level of data integrity and is commonly employed in software distribution and archival applications.

XZ format  ▶

How to Convert FITS to XZ in Just a Few Steps

  1. Upload your FITS file
    Drag and drop your FITS file, click 'Select Files' to upload from your device, or import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or paste a URL.
  2. Choose XZ as output format
    The converter is preset to XZ, but you can select any other image format before converting.
  3. Adjust settings (optional)
    If you like, tweak output options such as resolution, quality, or compression before converting.
  4. Convert the file
    Click the 'Convert' button. The conversion takes only a few seconds.
  5. Download your converted file
    Download the converted file to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Start converting FITS to XZ now — it’s fast, safe, and completely online!