Opening an IT File

The IT file type is primarily associated with Impulse Tracker.

ITFile Extension IT
 File extension: IT
File type:  module file

What is an IT file?

IT files mostly belong to Impulse Tracker. Impulse Tracker module files make up some of all IT files. These files store audio samples, instrument data, and sequencing information for music. They allow a tracker program to play songs with sample-level effects and detailed pattern control.
Use a tracker player such as Impulse Tracker or alternatives like OpenMPT to open these files. They were often used in retro and chiptune music production.
Less common IT files are used as JPEG image files by some applications. These are separate from the tracker modules and come from image software like Adobe Photoshop CS2 Windows. They can also be viewed with tools such as XnViewMP.
Key points compiled by FilExt.com:
  • Primary use: Audio module file for music sequencing.
  • Secondary use: Some cases as JPEG format images.
    • FilExt.com tip: For more information on module files, visit the related webpage.

    How to open an IT file

    You need a suitable software like Impulse Tracker to open an IT file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your IT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a IT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert IT files:

    1. Impulse Tracker
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. IT files are often referred to as Impulse Tracker audios because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Impulse Tracker
      Impulse Tracker is music tracker created in South Australia by Jeffrey Lim. It is quite similar to the popular Scream Tracker by Future Crew. The Mime types used with this association are: audio/it. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 49 4D 50 4D, ASCII: IMPM.
    3. Intalk Settings
    4. Read.it
    5. Sound
    6. VisIT (Topographic Map Data) by Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen
      [Denmark links] VisIT is a GIS mapping program.

    IT file format details:

    Every file has a defined file format, i.e. how the data is arranged in the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below is our analysis of the IT files:

    IT is seldom used as a file extension and covers different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

    All the rest of the IT files (35%) have different formats. These files sometimes refer to layout or data. You can get all the details of your IT file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .it file to analyze" above.

    Technical Data for IT File Extension

    File classification:
    Audio
    Identifier:
    Hex: 49 4D 50 4D, ASCII: IMPM (provided by TrID database)
    Related files:
    xm, s3m, mtm, mptm, s3m, stm, ftm, mod, file, exe, en, zip, sec
    Mime type:
    audio/it

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: AshampooMediaPlayer.AudioFile, FileType: Ashampoo Media Player+ audio file, AppName: Ashampoo Media Player+
    ProgramID: Sonique.File, FileType: Sonique File, AppName: Sonique
    ProgramID: Winamp.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: BSPlayer
    EXEFile: bsplay.exe
    ProgramID: Winamp.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: Winamp
    EXEFile: Winamp.exe
    ProgramID: Winamp3.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: Winamp3
    EXEFile: studio.exe
    ProgramID: Winamp3.File, FileType: Winamp media file, AppName: Winamp3
    EXEFile: winamp3.exe
    ProgramID: CompuPic fit
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CompuPic\compupic.exe %1
    ProgramID: eBook
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Reader\MSReader.exe %1
    ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ModPlug\Player\MODPLUG.EXE %1
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JetAudio\JetAudio.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Netscape\Communicator\Winamp\winamp.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp\Winamp.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp3.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp3\Studio.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp3.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp3\winamp3.exe %1
    ProgramID: ITFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\JetAudio\JetAudio.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp5.08\Winamp.exe %1
    ProgramID: DojoFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Slawdog\DOJOPL~1\Dojo.exe %1
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Winamp5\Winamp.exe %1
    ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\modplugp\MODPLUG.EXE %1
    ProgramID: ModPlugPlayer
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MODPLUG.EXE
    ProgramID: foobar2000.it
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\foobar2000\foobar2000.exe
    ProgramID: Winamp.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
    ProgramID: MadTracker.module.it
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MadTracker\MT2.exe
    ProgramID: itfile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BNA\ITWIN.EXE
    ProgramID: Sonique.File
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Sonique\Sonique.exe
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    an it module file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with IT files

    • Associate the IT file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open module files. Because only the current version supports the latest IT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Impulse Tracker update.
    • To make sure that your IT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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