Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Runs on CPU; optional GPU acceleration where available. Recommended: 16 GB RAM+, SSD storage; modern quad-core CPU or better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about compatibility, features, licensing, early access, and support.
RAW/FITS images, common DSLR/OSC/mono workflows; astro video formats for planetary/DSO (conversion & frame extraction included). Spectral FITS supported for analysis and plotting.
Astro Imaging Toolbox unifies stacking + video tools + plate solving + spectra + sky atlas + automation into one suite with consistent UI and reproducible pipelines. You can still mix tools you love - we focus on speed, clarity, and end-to-end workflow.
Yes - Astro Imaging Toolbox 2.4.0 for Windows is available now. The current release includes AIT Solar Insight, AIT Stretch Studio, Lunar Atlas Pro, 3D Solar System exploration, Advanced Processing tools and the updated tier model. Purchase a license on the Buy page and you will get the installer download plus update notifications via email.
Astro Imaging Toolbox is sold as a one-time license. Standard, Professional and Premium all include AIT updates forever as part of the price you pay. There is no yearly renewal required to keep receiving updates.
License allows multiple activations (e.g., desktop + laptop). Offline use works after activation. You can move a license by deactivating an old device.
Astro Imaging Toolbox offers a free demo before purchase, so paid AIT licenses are generally non-refundable after download, activation or license delivery. Seestar Companion is a low-cost digital product without a demo, so please ask pre-sale questions before buying. Refunds may be reviewed only for exceptional administrative cases such as duplicate payments, payment errors or license delivery problems. See the full refund policy.
Accurate field solving with RA/Dec overlays and common catalogs; annotation layers for verification and presentation.
Yes - the blog includes guided workflows and downloadable example data to help you get results quickly.
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We reply via email (typically within 24-48h). You can also join the community and check the blog for guides.