How to Stretch in PixInsight | Beginner Tutorial

Unlock the power of image stretching in PixInsight with this beginner-friendly tutorial. In this video, I walk you through the most common ways to stretch an astrophoto, including the ScreenTransferFunction (STF), HistogramTransformation (HT), Generalized Hyperbolic Stretch (GHS), and EZ-Stretch. You will learn what stretching does, why it’s necessary for deep sky images, and how each method affects your final result. This guide covers both manual and automated stretching tools so you can choose the method that works best for your workflow. Perfect for beginners getting started in PixInsight or anyone wanting a clearer explanation of how stretching works. Keywords: PixInsight stretch tutorial, how to stretch an image in PixInsight, STF AutoStretch, HistogramTransformation guide, GHS PixInsight, EZ-Stretch, beginner PixInsight workflow, astrophoto stretching, deep sky image processing basics. Get your Cosmic Curiosity Merch or Cosmic Field Guide here: 👉 https://deepspacebooks.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUWFw1jk_L2PQFsfb1rnXw/join #astrophotography #tutorial #cosmiccuriosity **** SOCOAL LINKS **** Got questions or just want to chat? Join our Discord community. 👉 https://discord.cosmiccuriosity.info Remember to subscribe for more videos 👉https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUWFw1jk_L2PQFsfb1rnXw?sub_confirmation=1 **** SPONSORED LINKS **** Looking to upgrade your Astro gear? Astroshop.eu is the best place to shop. 👉https://astroshop.cosmiccuriosity.info ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Screen Transfer Function 02:48 - Histogram transformation 04:50 - Curves Transformation Tool