FITSPlug
v2.0
A FITS
plugin for all 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Adobe Photoshop for Windows
FITS is a file format originally
defined by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to store and interchange astronomical
data between scientific organizations.
Learn more FITS at the NRAO FITS Archive
FITS has become popular among amateur astronomers because most if not all
CCD camera control and Image Processing software support it and is a convenient
way of passing images between supporting applications and platforms.
The Fits Plugin was first
developed in 1997 and made available and supported free of charge until 2003.
The free version is now Shareware V0.20SBeta and is still available for free
download (below), but is not supported and will not be updated.
FITSPlug V2.0 has been
specifically written for Photoshop versions CS4 and higher, with some major
changes from FITSPlug V1.0, supporting the same features with the addition of
true 32-bit HDR image loading and images with greater than 30,000 columns
and/or rows.
FITSPlug V2 is delivered with both a 32-bit and 64-bit version for use with
Photoshop CS4 and supports loading of uncompressed mono or RGB, 8, 16 and
32-bit integer and floating-point FITS files, with FIT, FTS and FITS
extensions, FITSPlug Saves and Exports 8, 16 and 32-bit mono and RGB FITS
images from any loaded image regardless of the original image type.
Ordering FITSPlug
FITSPlug is for Windows Only
Registered FITSPlug V1 owners can
receive V2 at the special upgrade price of USD$30 by clicking the V1 to V2
Upgrade button below. This is a special offer and significant discount, to show
my appreciation for your support!
To
qualify for an upgrade, you must be a registered FITSPlug V1 user, having
purchased FITSPlug V1 between 2003 and 2009.
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Order
a single UPGRADE licence from FITSPlug V1 to V2 via PayPal. NOTE:
A FITSPlug V1 registration check will be performed prior to delivery. If you
have not already purchased FITSPlug V1 then please do not attempt to order a
V2 upgrade. Instead, you must purchase a new license for $50 |
Order
a new single licence covering both FITSPlug V1 and V2 by Credit Card via PayPal. For
users who have not previously paid for FITSPlug V1. |
USD$30 Delivered by email. Windows Only |
USD$50 Delivered by email. Windows Only |
Problems using the "Buy
Now" buttons? - You can send USD$30 for upgrades or USD$50 for new
FITSPlug users directly from PayPal to eddiet@astroshed.com
Or please email me now to
arrange alternative payment or shipping methods.
Read about discount rates for multiple copies and site licences
here.
Orders will be emailed as a 280
kilobyte zip file within two days of payment authorisation unless alternative
shipping methods have been arranged.
Versions
FITSPlug Version 2 is for
Photoshop CS4, CS5 and later versions only. Version 1 is still the FITS plugin
to use for all previous versions of Photoshop. Note that FITSPlug V1 does not
support 32-bit HDR images, loading 32-bit images
scaled to 16-bit and will not work under Photoshop 64-bit.
Upon receipt of a payment
notification, a zip file will be emailed to your PayPal return email address.
Save a copy of the zip file on your hard drive and keep the email with the zip
file attachment in a reference email folder.
Extract the zip file to your hard drive and you will see the following files:
cs4\64\fitsplug2.8bi
cs4\32\fitsplug2.8bi
other\32\fitsplug.8bi
Installing FITSPlug is simply a matter of copying these files into the
appropriate Photoshop plugins folder.
For example,
If you are using 64-bit Photoshop CS4, then
Copy cs4\64\fitsplug2.8bi file into C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4
(64 Bit)\Plug-ins\File Formats\
For 32-bit Photoshop CS4
Copy cs4\32\fitsplug2.8bi into C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop
CS4\Plug-ins\File Formats\
For all other versions of Photoshop
Copy other\32\fitsplug.8bi into C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop x.x\Plug-ins\File Formats\
Replace "C:" in the above examples with the actual drive letter that
your "Program Files" folder exists in.
Note: Either of the 32-bit fits plugins can be installed under 32-bit
CS4. If fitsplug2.8bi is installed, then 32-bit images will load as 32-bit HDR
images. If fitsplug.8bi is installed, then 32-bit images will load scaled to
16-bit as per original FITSPlug.
Support
If there is a problem with the plugin not being recognised by Photoshop at any
time after installation, please ensure the following as a first line of
troubleshooting:
1 - The correct 64-bit or 32-bit version of the plugin has been
installed under the correct version of Photoshop as per the installation instructions.
2 - As Photoshop always installs both 64-bit and 32-bit versions of
itself under a 64-bit Operating System, install both versions of the plugin to
the appropriate Photoshop version so it will be available to Photoshop
regardless of which version is run.
3 - Ensure that you keep Photoshop up to date. There is an option under
the Help menu in Photoshop to check for updates.
4 - As with FITSPlug V1, the FITSPlug V2 purchase price includes full
and direct email support for the life of the version, (which turned out to be 7
years for V1). If you have any problems at all with the plugin, or when loading
specific images, I will be available by email to sort out the problem,
modifying the plugin if needed and releasing a fix in the shortest time
possible.
Note: New features and extended functionality are not included as support, however I am willing to discuss anything that any
user may suggest along these lines with the possibility of inclusion in a
future update.
64-bit Technote
from Adobe
Read this interesting 64-bit TechNote
from Adobe.
Shareware Final Beta FITSPlug
V0.20SB
The Final Beta V0.20SB is still available for free
download but is now shareware.
Being Shareware means
that the plugin is free to download, share and use, but if you find it useful
and wish to continue using it, then you are urged to purchase the plugin and
get the fully featured latest version along with support and free upgrades for
the life of the current version.
Click here to download the Shareware FITSPlug V0.20SBeta
(22-May-2004 : 19K) for Photoshop versions 4 to 8
Click
here to Download FITSPlug V0.1.1 (17-Apr-97 : 8.2K) for Photoshop V3.x
The zip file contains a readme file with installation instructions, version and
shareware information as well as other details that should be known if you
intend to use the plugin.
Read the V0.20SB release notes now if you
like.
V1.70 is the latest release version of the Fits Plugin.
V0.20SB is the latest Beta version
from
The Tin Shed
Observatory.
Eddie Trimarchi