Tips to open FIT file
Can't open the FIT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FIT files as well as a list of programs that support FIT files.
FIT file extension
The FIT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FIT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FIT file on each system platform.
What is FIT file?
The file in the FIT format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. In addition to this file, the Raster Image Files category includes 522 related files. Flexible Image Transport System Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The AVIS - FITS Viewer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by MSB Software. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the FIT file. The XnView programs will also handle the file when the AVIS - FITS Viewer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FIT file?
An often recurring problem with Flexible Image Transport System Format is that FIT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open FIT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FIT 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 AVIS - FITS Viewer
In this case, you should first verify that the AVIS - FITS Viewer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name AVIS - FITS Viewer into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FIT with AVIS - FITS Viewer. Below is a list of programs that support the file FIT.
Programs to open FIT file
Remember to download programs supporting FIT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AVIS - FITS Viewer with FIT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FIT file to open in the AVIS - FITS Viewer 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the FIT file with the AVIS - FITS Viewer program.
Step 3. Update AVIS - FITS Viewer to the latest version
If, however, after binding AVIS - FITS Viewer with Flexible Image Transport System Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the MSB Software website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FIT file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to FIT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FIT file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FIT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FIT 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FIT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FIT 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move FIT to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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