All about LIT Files

The LIT file type is primarily associated with Quake.

LITFile Extension LIT
File extension: LIT
File type:  colored light map definition

What is a LIT file

LIT files mostly belong to Quake by Bethesda. A LIT file contains a colored lightmap definition used by Quake first-person shooter video game for PC and game consoles. LIT is also the filename extension of a script written in Literate Haskell, an obsolete programming language. WinHugs is a development environment with a graphical user interface for writing and executing a LIT script.

How do you open LIT files?

You need a suitable software like Quake to open a LIT 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 LIT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LIT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Easily convert LIT files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a LIT file, you can use our free Online LIT File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .lit file to view" on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert LIT files:

  1. Quake by Bethesda
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LIT files are often referred to as Quake games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. AMOS (executable) by Alpha Micro
    AMOS is a discontinued operating system for personal computers. It uses executables saved in LIT files. This file format is classified as Executable.
  3. Reader (e-book) by Microsoft
    Reader is a discontinued e-book reader for Windows desktop operating system. LIT is the default e-book format for this program. This file format is classified as eBook. Related links: Convert LIT Home Page

LIT file format:

To view or edit LIT files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the LIT files is as follows:

The LIT file extension is rather rarely used and predominantly uses a uniform format. The file formats most commonly found in LIT files are:

All other LIT files (10%) have different formats. Sometimes used for hemingway, immortal, pdfdrive, secrets, analog, bride, death, river, story, body or time. You can get all the details of your LIT file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .lit file to view" above.

Technical Data for LIT File Extension

File classification:
Game
Related files:

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: eBook, FileType: Microsoft Reader, AppName: Microsoft Reader
EXEFile: MSReader.exe

ProgramID: Microsoft Reader

ProgramID: eBook
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Reader\MSReader.exe %1

ProgramID: eBook
EXEFile: Y:\Microsoft Reader\MSReader.exe %1

ProgramID: eBook
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Reader\MSReader.exe


a lit colored light map definition is a special file format by Bethesda and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LIT files

  • Associate the LIT file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open colored light map definitions. Because only the current version supports the latest LIT file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Bethesda manufacturer website after an available Quake update.
  • To make sure that your LIT file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .LIT file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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