FITS Liberator

FITS Liberator is a free, open-source image processing tool that transforms astronomical data in the Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) format into stunning, publication-quality visuals.
Developed by experts from NASA, ESA, and the European Space Observatory, FITS Liberator enables astronomers, astrophotographers, and science communicators to:

• Open and edit FITS files from telescopes and space missions with ease.
• Convert raw multi-band data into high-contrast, color-composite images.
• Apply advanced stretching, scaling, and histogram adjustments for precise detail enhancement.
• Export images to standard formats (TIFF, JPEG, PNG) for scientific papers, outreach, or social media.

Whether you are processing Hubble Space Telescope data, Vera Rubin Observatory survey images, or ground-based FITS files, FITS Liberator reveals hidden structures in galaxies, nebulae, and star fields, bridging the gap between professional research and public engagement.