Drag-and-drop input
Drop files or folders into the application instead of building commands manually for each compression run.
Desktop GUI for FITS compression
Wrap fpack and funpack in a workflow people can actually use.
FITS Packer is a Windows application that turns FITS compression and decompression into a practical desktop workflow with drag-and-drop entry, batch handling, and control over the relevant parameters.
Windows desktop
Batch-friendly
Built around fpack / funpack
A product page that now stands on its own, without cross-project sidebar noise.
Parameter control
Expose compression choices and workflow settings without hiding the fact that power users still need detailed control.
Batch processing
Run across larger FITS collections and keep compression work manageable when the task moves beyond one file at a time.
Safer decompression
Use a dedicated interface to reduce mistakes and keep common restore operations predictable.
Why it exists
Because command-line power is not the same thing as workflow clarity
fpack and funpack are effective tools, but they ask users to remember syntax and procedural details that do not need to be the main job. FITS Packer focuses the interface on the work itself: pick files, choose options, run, and review results.
GUI
A clearer layer over mature command-line utilities.
Batch
Designed for folder-sized compression tasks, not just isolated files.
FITS
Purpose-built for astronomical file handling rather than generic archival use.
Next step
Use the dedicated download or release pages
The download and release-notes pages now follow the same self-contained structure, so the entire minisite behaves like a proper standalone product section.