PIT File Extension

What is PIT file?

PIT files are associated with Macintosh computers.

What kind of data can PIT files store?

PIT is an old data compression format used for storing various types of data. PIT archives could contain such files as images, audio, text, photos, or system files.

What is data compression?

Compression algorithm are used for reducing size of source files to save storage space and make file distribution easier. Archiving tools such as PackIt (which used PIT format) were commonly used during the 1980s. Today, the most popular compression formats are ZIP and RAR, and the original PIT format was replaced by newer SIT format.

Programs which support PIT file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PIT files. PIT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 09/06/2022

How to open file with PIT extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PIT files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PIT extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PIT files.

Step 1. Get the PackIt

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PIT files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select PackIt or one of the recommended programs (for example, The Unarchiver) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PIT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading PackIt installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of PackIt

If the problems with opening PIT files still occur even after installing PackIt, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of PackIt is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that PackIt cannot handle files with PIT may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of PackIt should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate PackIt Compressed Archive files with PackIt

After installing PackIt (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PIT files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PIT file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the PackIt installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PIT files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PIT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PIT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PIT for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PIT file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the PIT file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the PIT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the PIT file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with PIT extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the PIT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PIT extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the PackIt Compressed Archive file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle PackIt

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PIT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with PackIt Compressed Archive files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PIT files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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