I can't open my raw files in Photoshop

I can't open my raw files in Photoshop

The raw files created by STELLINA are delivered in FITS and TIFF formats. These formats are specific to astrophotography and need to be processed in a specific way that only experienced amateur astronomers will know how to perform. If you do not have the necessary experience or do not know how to treat these files manually, we invite you to edit the JPEG file. These files are editable on software like Photoshop, DXO Lab, …

Here is a summary of all the software compatible with Stellina's formats:

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