File extension .PIT
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| PackIt For Mac Compressed Archive Format | N/A | Compressed Files |
The PIT file extension is a compressed archive created with PackIt. It allows a user to store multiple files and folders into a single 'archive' or compressed file. Using such an archive file, users can reduce the amount of disk space used by the collection of files, and protect its contents against any corruption or accidental deletion. This makes PIT archives ideal for saving collections of data that need to be protected and transferred over networks.
PIT Format Details
The PIT format is based on the PKWare Compression Library. It is capable of compressing and decompressing files with various algorithms. As with most popular archive formats, it can compress several files and folders to a single encoded archive file. The format also supports basic password protection as well as comment sections to help users identify the content inside.
PIT Versus Other Formats
Compared to other archiving formats such as RAR, ISO, ZIP, and CAB, PIT archives offer better compression performance and faster speed when creating and extracting files. However, they require more space to contain an archive, since the header section is larger than the corresponding filetypes. As a consequence, PIT is mostly used for making backups or organizing data in larger networks rather than sending files over various communications channels.
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .PIT) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .PIT extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .PIT file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .PIT extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .PIT extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .PIT file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .PIT file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .PIT file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .PIT file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .PIT file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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