File Extension Database

Open LIT File

TLIT extension files, which acronym come from LITerature, released in 2000, are used by Microsoft Reader and Windows Mobile devices.

Microsoft Reader is a free Windows program geared towards electronic documents, such as e-books, including LIT files.

The LIT format includes DRM and is an extension of Microsoft's compiled HTML help format.

LIT files are useful for retailers to sell books online, although this type of file did not receive wide acceptance due to its lack of compatibility with various devices.

That is why the LIT format has been discontinued and its support ended at the end of 2011.

It is important to note that Pocket PCs and certain Windows phones can read LIT files, but popular readers, such as Kindle, iBook, and Nook, do not support this format.

Operating systems from Windows 95 to Vista are capable of supporting the LIT file format, as are Pocket PCs from 2000 to 2002 and Windows Mobile versions 2003, 2003 SE, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.1.

Software to open a LIT file

Microsoft Reader

How Can I Open LIT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open LIT file is to find a LIT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LIT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open LIT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as LIT file opener then try to search online for "LIT viewer", "application to open LIT file" or "open LIT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open LIT file

How Can I Open LIT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a LIT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LIT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with LIT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as LIT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open LIT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open LIT file then try to search for "LIT viewer", "application to open LIT file" or "read LIT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read LIT file

How Can I Open LIT File on Android

If you downloaded a LIT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded LIT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "LIT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "LIT viewer", "LIT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open LIT File on iPhone or iPad

To open LIT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the LIT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "LIT". This way you can find apps which can open LIT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "LIT viewer" or "LIT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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