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

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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

The file is a script or source code file written in the Haskell programming language. It is similar to an HS file but LIT file include commentary, where only lines starting with ">" are considered to be program code.

Programmer: SourceForge
Group:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Literate Haskell Script Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

Vim by Bram Moolenaar

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
Unix
OS X El Capitan

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

ES-Computing Edit Plus by ES-Computing

Compatible with:

Windows

BBEdit by Bare Bones Software

Compatible with:

Mac

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software

Compatible with:

Mac

Bean by James Hoover

Compatible with:

Mac

Geany by Geany Authors

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
Solaris
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Compatible with:

Windows

NoteTab by Fookes Software

Compatible with:

Windows

Write! by HamsterCoders

Compatible with:

Windows

Leafpad by Freeshell.org

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux
Debian
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

Vi by SourceForge

Compatible with:

Linux

Kate by KDE

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Corel WordPerfect by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

WinHugs by Neil Mitchell

Compatible with:

Windows

Helium by Helium Team

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:Lit Source Code File

A LIT file is a source code file written in the Lit programming language. LIT files of this nature can be edited with any plain text editor.

Programmer: Daniel Dunbar
Group:Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Lit Source Code File Files:


Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Lit Python Compiler by Daniel Dunbar

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:Quake Colored Light Data

The LIT file extension is related to the first-person shooting video game Quake and stores colored light data.

Programmer: id Software
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Quake Colored Light Data Files:


Quake by id Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
DOS
Amiga
Sega Saturn
Nintendo 64
.LIT
File ID:.lit
Classification:ROSE Online Light Map File

The LIT file extension is related to the Korean MMORPG ROSE Online and stores lightmap data used in the game.

Programmer: GRAVITY
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open ROSE Online Light Map File Files:


ROSE Online by GRAVITY

Compatible with:

Windows
Web

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LIT File Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Top Web Browsers

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 "%%os%% Can't Open LIT Files" when trying to open your LIT. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% 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 %%os%% 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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