File Extension Library


.ITL File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Data Files

What are .ITL files and how to open them?

Can't open .ITL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ITL file.

What is a .ITL file extension?

.ITL file extension is created by Apple. .ITL has been classified as Data Files.

.ITL is iTunes Library File

Database used by iTunes to organize files in the iTunes music library; contains a list of songs in the library, playlists created by the user, song ratings, and comments.

In Windows, the iTunes library file is saved in the following location:
\Documents and Settings\username\My Documents\My Music\iTunes\iTunes Library.itl

On the Mac, the iTunes library file is saved in:
/Users/username/Music/iTunes/iTunes Library

Notice that the Mac version of the iTunes library file does not include the ".itl" file extension. However, both the Mac and Windows versions of iTunes save a related file called "iTunes Music Library.xml" in the same directory. This file makes the music and playlists available to other applications (such as iPhoto and iMovie on the Mac).

If the iTunes library file is deleted, iTunes can recreate it by searching for songs in the Music folder. However, all playlists, song ratings, and comments will be lost.

List of all softwares that can open the iTunes Library File
Windows
Apple iTunes
Mac
Apple iTunes

How to fix problems with .ITL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ITL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ITL file format
  2. You need to check the .ITL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)