Tips to open CIT file

Can't open the CIT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CIT files as well as a list of programs that support CIT files.

CIT file extension

File Name Intergraph Bitmap Image Format
File Developer Intergraph
File Category Raster Image Files

The CIT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CIT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CIT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CIT file?

The CIT file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. The creator of this file is Intergraph. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Intergraph Bitmap Image Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. SG&I software, LEADTOOLS Raster Imaging, Intergraph Process, Power & Marine will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.

How to open CIT file?

The most common problem when using Intergraph Bitmap Image Format is that a specific CIT is not associated with the program. This causes the file CIT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CIT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install XnView

In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CIT with XnView. Below you will find a list of applications that support CIT files.

Step 2. Create association of XnView with CIT files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CIT file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CIT file with the XnView application.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Intergraph Bitmap Image Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CIT file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The CIT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to CIT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CIT file. However, remember that not every infected CIT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CIT file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CIT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Intergraph, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file CIT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the CIT file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CIT to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CIT file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.