Load
Bring in a stacked FITS, TIFF or XISF image.
My processing workflow
Why I use
AstroWizard.
AstroWizard has made finishing my images feel achievable as an amateur. Instead of facing every processing tool at once, it turns the job into a clear sequence of guided decisions.
Nine guided stagesOne step
at a time.
at a time.
From a stacked file to a finished astrophoto, without needing a second screen full of tutorials.
Visit the official AstroWizard website ↗The honest beginner experience
Less fighting the software.
More learning from the image.
When I started, I spent hours trying to understand how to use Siril. Siril is powerful, but learning an unfamiliar processing workflow while also learning astrophotography can feel like being handed a cockpit manual after take-off.
AstroWizard, created by Lukomatico, gave me a much clearer route. It presents the professional processing order as nine guided stages, with a live preview and the ability to undo changes. That means I can understand what each step is doing instead of blindly following a recipe.
I am a paid Patreon supporter because the software has genuinely helped my journey. This is not a sponsored review and I am not being paid to recommend it—I simply enjoy using it and want other beginners to know it exists.
The workflow
From stacked data to a finished image.
Crop
Remove stacking edges before they affect later steps.
Gradient
Tackle uneven background and light pollution.
Colour
Balance the image before the main stretch.
Sharpen
Reveal genuine structure without forcing it.
Denoise
Reduce noise while protecting faint detail.
Stretch
Turn hidden linear data into a visible image.
Polish
Refine colour, contrast, stars and overall mood.
Export
Save the finished photograph ready to share.
Why it suits my journey
Guidance without taking away control.
Clear order
The next task is obvious, so I am learning a repeatable workflow rather than jumping randomly between tools.
Live comparison
Seeing the result of each choice helps me understand when a change improves an image—and when I have pushed it too far.
Serious engines
AstroWizard can work with GraXpert, StarNet2 and RC-Astro tools for gradient removal, denoising, star work and sharpening.
Built for stacked files
It accepts stacked FITS, TIFF and XISF files from Seestar and other common capture or stacking workflows.
Processed with AstroWizard
Images from my gallery.
For fellow beginners
Good software should shorten the distance between curiosity and progress.
AstroWizard is currently free for personal use and available from Lukomatico’s official website. Download it only from the official source so you receive the genuine current build.
Official AstroWizard site ↗See the finished images →