.fits FITS document
Other formats
| MIME type | application/fits |
|---|---|
| Description | FITS document |
| Acronym | FITS – Flexible Image Transport System |
| Category | Other formats |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 53 49 4D 50 4C 45 20 20 3D (SIMPLE =) |
| Other extensions | .fit, .fts |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .fits file?
A .fits file is a “FITS document” (MIME type application/fits). FITS stands for Flexible Image Transport System.
How do I open a .fits file?
With the program that created the file. On Linux, xdg-mime query default with the MIME type shows the default application, and xdg-open opens the file with it.
How can you tell a genuine .fits file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 53 49 4D 50 4C 45 20 20 3D (SIMPLE =). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.fits checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .fits?
The MIME type is application/fits. In the Apache web server: AddType application/fits .fits; in nginx: types { application/fits fits; }.