File Extension Database

Open PIT File

Files of extension PIT can find several applications, here are some of them:

PackIt

In the past, the PIT file was one of the original, native Macintosh file compression formats.

Macintosh is a family of personal computers designed, manufactured and sold by Apple Inc. since 1984.

Today, PIT files have become obsolete and have been replaced by more advanced compression algorithms, such as ZIP and SIT compression.

Samsung Phone

In this application, the PIT file is used as firmware for some Android-based Samsung mobile phones, including Samsung Galaxy series phones.

Samsung manufactures Android-based mobile phones since 2009, its best known brand is Samsung Galaxy, which is a series of low, medium and high-end mobile devices.

This being the case, the PIT file is part of the firmware that is flashed on the device from the manufacturer, and is sometimes used by homebrew users, but it is not intended to be edited manually.

PIT files contain the Partition Information Table for the phone, hence the acronym for the extension.

Different firmware versions may use different partition layouts, but the specific settings on each phone are handled by the manufacturer and not accessible to the common user.

Software for working with PIT files

How Can I Open PIT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PIT file is to find a PIT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PIT 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 PIT 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 PIT file opener then try to search online for "PIT viewer", "application to open PIT file" or "open PIT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PIT file

How Can I Open PIT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PIT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PIT 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 PIT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PIT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PIT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PIT file then try to search for "PIT viewer", "application to open PIT file" or "read PIT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PIT file

How Can I Open PIT File on Android

If you downloaded a PIT 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 PIT 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 "PIT".
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 "PIT viewer", "PIT 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 PIT File on iPhone or iPad

To open PIT 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 PIT 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 "PIT". This way you can find apps which can open PIT 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 "PIT viewer" or "PIT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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