File Extension Library


.LIT File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: E-book Files

What are .LIT files and how to open them?

Can't open .LIT 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 .LIT file.

What is a .LIT file extension?

.LIT file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .LIT has been classified as E-book Files.

.LIT is Microsoft Reader eBook

The lit file extension is primarily associated with the Microsoft Reader and used for the default ebook format.

The lit file contains book saved in electronic document format. LIT eBook format is similar to CHM Microsoft compiled HTML format, but lit files can also be protected by digital rights management (DRM) features.

.LIT file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .LIT file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

A lot of modern ebook readers or management software support *.lit ebooks.

How to convert:

ebooks can be converted to other formats, especially to some common formats such as ePUB or MOBI.

How to fix problems with .LIT files

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