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What's the LIT File?

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LIT File Summary

The LIT File Extension has five different file types (mostly seen as the Microsoft Reader eBook File format) and can be opened with thirty distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Open Source (Calibre software). The majority of LIT files are considered eBook Files, but they can also be Developer Files or Game Files.

LIT files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. LIT files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Although there is a lot more to know about LIT files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
File Type Popularity
4116
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

November

2018

Updated

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Known LIT Files

  5 known file types use this extension

Dominant LIT File Type

.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:Microsoft Reader eBook File

A LIT file is a saved e-book file in the Microsoft LIT format. It is somewhat similar to a CHM file but LIT files can be protected by a DRM.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:eBook Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.lit

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Reader eBook File:


Calibre by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

BookDesigner by Open Source

Windows

Microsoft Reader by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Convert LIT by Convert LIT

Windows
Mac
Linux

Convert LIT GUI by Duke Lupus

Windows

OpenBerg Lector by ImYorik

Windows

Tiny eBook Reader by Golden Crater

Windows
Windows Phone
iOS
Android
Blackberry

Additional LIT Files

.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:Literate Haskell Script
.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:Lit Source Code File
.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:Quake Colored Light Data
.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:ROSE Online Light Map File

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LIT File Popularity


OS Popularity

7108.1XP8Windows 7: 46%Windows 10: 45%Windows 8.1: 5%Windows XP: 3%Windows 8: 1%
7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Top Web Browsers

ChromeFirefoxInternet ExplorerEdgeSafariChrome: 64%Firefox: 12%Internet Explorer: 10%Edge: 9%Safari: 4%
Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding LIT Issues


Frequent LIT Opening Issues

Missing Calibre

You encounter an error message such as "- Can't Open LIT Files" when trying to open your LIT. Generally, this is experienced in - because Calibre isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your LIT because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have Calibre installed, and you know of another program to open your LIT file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Obsolete Version of Calibre

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Reader eBook File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Calibre from Open Source is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Microsoft Reader eBook File file was created by a different (newer) version of Calibre than what's installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your LIT, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening LIT files are due to having the wrong version of Calibre installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading LIT Files

Even with the correct version of Calibre installed, you can still experience difficulties opening LITs. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening LITs. Additional factors include:

  • Invalid LIT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the LIT file inside the Windows Registry
  • Corrupt install of Calibre or other LIT-related program
  • LIT file corruption
  • Your LIT has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers for LIT-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft Reader eBook File format

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