FITS Contrast

Astronomical FITS data rarely looks right at default settings. Choose high or low contrast loading to bring out faint detail or hold back bright regions.
Viewing astronomical or scientific FITS files? reaConverter lets you load them with either enhanced or reduced contrast — perfect for highlighting faint stars in deep space images or softening high-brightness data for better balance. Choose the contrast setting that best suits your analysis, and convert or export with ease — all offline, directly on your PC.

How to Adjust FITS Image Contrast?

1. Add Your FITS Files

Open reaConverter and drag in one or more .fits files — commonly used in astronomy, scientific research, or thermal imaging.

2. Choose the Contrast Level

Go to Loading settings, select the FITS Contrast section, and choose one of the two options:

  • More Contrast — highlights details and enhances brightness for better visibility of faint stars or structures.
  • Less Contrast — softens brightness, reducing glare in high-dynamic-range images.

3. Save the Output

Select your desired output format (e.g., PNG, JPG, TIFF), set the destination folder, and click Convert.

Your FITS files will be loaded with the selected contrast setting and saved for further use or analysis.

Watch How It Works

Convert FITS on Your PC

Load and process large batches of FITS images with your preferred contrast settings — quick, easy, and fully automated with reaConverter.

Command line

Convert FITS images with command-line tool

You can also convert .fit using command-line interface, either manually or through automated scripts. reaConverter Pro includes a command-line tool called cons_rcp.exe — an advanced feature designed for professional use, available exclusively in the Pro edition.

FIT to PNG conversion example:

cons_rcp.exe -s "C:\Path_to\input_file.fit" -o "C:\Path_to\output_file.png" -fit_option 2

Manual

-fit_option
  where value = option for loading FIT/FITS/FTS files (1 - hight contact or 2 - less contact)

You are welcome to contact our technical support when you have any questions about reaConverter.

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