How to Convert FTS to PTIF — Quick & Free
Fast, instant FTS to PTIF (PYRAMID TIFF) conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .fts file and get .ptif in seconds.
Batch Settings
About FTS to PTIF (PYRAMID TIFF) Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert FTS to PTIF online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .fts file to CocoConvert, pick PTIF as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. FTS is a widely used file format. PTIF is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your FTS file is decoded and re-encoded as PTIF. Converting FTS to PTIF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert FTS to PTIF (PYRAMID TIFF)
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1. Upload FTS
Drop your .fts file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select PTIF
Choose .ptif from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .ptif file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert FTS to PTIF (PYRAMID TIFF)
Your FTS file is decoded and re-encoded as PTIF.
Your FTS file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in PTIF format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
FTS
.fts file
| Extension | .fts |
| MIME Type | image/fits |
| Category | Image |
PTIF (Pyramid TIFF)
.ptif file
| Extension | .ptif |
| MIME Type | image/tiff |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert FTS to PTIF (PYRAMID TIFF)?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a PTIF file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FTS to PTIF conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free FTS to PTIF conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is FTS to PTIF conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded FTS file and the converted PTIF file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting FTS to PTIF lose quality?
Converting FTS to PTIF maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert PTIF back to FTS?
Yes, CocoConvert supports PTIF to FTS conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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