Basic information about SIT file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SIT（*.SIT or *.sit）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SIT file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the SIT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SIT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SIT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SIT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SIT file?
  • How to open a SIT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SIT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SIT file?
  • How to convert SIT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SIT file format?


1.Detail information about SIT file extension: StuffIt Archive

File type StuffIt Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer Smith Micro File format N/A
Description SIT file is a StuffIt Archive developed by Smith Micro. Compressed file "stuffed" by Smith Micro StuffIt software; common file compression format used on Macintosh systems; originally Mac-only, now cross-platform, meaning SIT files can be created and opened on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SIT files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
ExtractNow
StuffIt Expander

macOS		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Incredible Bee Archiver
The Unarchiver
iArchiver


2.Detail information about SIT file extension: IRT Cronista Infrared Image File

File type IRT Cronista Infrared Image File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SIT file is a IRT Cronista Infrared Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SIT files

Windows		 IRT Cronista


3.Detail information about SIT file extension: PDP-10 Fortran-77 Compiler Source File

File type PDP-10 Fortran-77 Compiler Source File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SIT file is a PDP-10 Fortran-77 Compiler Source File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SIT files

Windows		 Sublime Text

macOS
 Sublime Text for Mac

Linux		 Sublime Text for Linux


4.Detail information about SIT file extension: Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot File

File type Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SIT file is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum Emulator Snapshot File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SIT files



How to convert SIT files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for SIT files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SIT to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SIT to 1


How to convert another files to SIT file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to SIT file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SIT conversion, you may use the option.

SITX to SIT


Can't open a SIT file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SIT”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SIT extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SIT file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SIT files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SIT file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SIT file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SIT file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SIT file is damaged.
  • Whether the SIT file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SIT file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SIT file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SIT file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SIT file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SIT file.

If the SIT file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.