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cfitsio for Mac

C access to FITS data files with optional Fortran wrappers

Quick answer: cfitsio is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cfitsio. It is distributed under the CFITSIO licence. It has 114 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cfitsio is

cfitsio is a command-line tool for macOS: C access to FITS data files with optional Fortran wrappers.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the CFITSIO licence.

How to install cfitsio

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cfitsio.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cfitsio on Mac?

Run brew install cfitsio in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cfitsio open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the CFITSIO licence.

Does cfitsio run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is cfitsio?

It was installed 114 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3241 in this catalogue.

What version of cfitsio is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.7.0.