Tips to open CLT file

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

CLT file extension

File Name Clarity Legal Transcript Format
File Developer Clarity Legal
File Category Layout Files

The CLT file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CLT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CLT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CLT file?

The file in the CLT format belongs to the Layout Files category. The creator of this file is Clarity Legal. Additionally, the Layout Files category contains 137 of other files. Clarity Legal Transcript Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The DepoSmart application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Clarity Legal. Alternatively, you can use 7 other programs. The VisualBoyAdvance, TrialSmart, Clarity Legal Viewer programs will also handle the file when the DepoSmart program does not fulfill its role.

How to open CLT file?

The main problem with Clarity Legal Transcript Format is that the CLT file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open CLT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CLT 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 DepoSmart

The first step is to check if the computer has the DepoSmart program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name DepoSmart in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CLT with DepoSmart. Below is a list of programs that support the file CLT.

Step 2. Create association of DepoSmart with CLT files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CLT file still does not use the DepoSmart program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CLT file with the DepoSmart program.

Step 3. Update DepoSmart to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the DepoSmart program, it is possible that Clarity Legal Transcript 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 Clarity Legal page and install.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CLT file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CLT or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CLT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CLT files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CLT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Clarity Legal help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CLT files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move CLT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CLT file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CLT file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.