In this post, we are going to discuss how to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI format on your Windows 11/10 PC. LIT is an eBook file format. But, LIT is not as popular as other eBook file formats like EPUB or MOBI which are supported across a variety of eBook reader devices. So, if you want to convert LIT to EPUB, MOBI, or some other eBook format, this article is your stop. Here, we are going to mention various tools that enable you to convert LIT files to other formats including EPUB and MOBI.
Before we discuss tools and steps to convert LIT to EPUB, MOBI, or some other formats, let us talk about the LIT file format in detail.
What is a LIT file?
LIT is an acronym for Literature and is an eBook file format developed by Microsoft in 2000. It is used to store ebooks and was originally developed to work only on Microsoft devices. This file format was mainly designed and natively supported in the Microsoft Reader application. However, Microsoft discontinued this app years ago and it doesn’t support LIT file formats now.
How do I open a LIT file?
Although LIT was developed for the Microsoft Reader program, you can open and read it in a few eBook viewers. One of only eBook software that supports and can open LIT files is calibre. It lets you open, view, and convert LIT ebooks on Windows 11/10 PC. You can add a LIT ebook in calibre, select it, click on the View button, and then read the LIT book content in its ebook reader window.
Can you convert LIT to EPUB?
Yes, you can convert LIT to EPUB on Windows 11/10. LIT files are not as common as EPUB eBooks. So, you might want to convert them to EPUB to read them on other ebook devices. This article talks about multiple online tools and free software that allow you to convert LIT eBooks to EPUB. You can also convert LIT to other eBook files like MOBI, PDF, RTF, and many other formats.
Can Calibre convert lit to EPUB?
Yes, calibre can convert LIT to EPUB. We have mentioned the exact steps to convert a LIT eBook to EPUB and MOBI file formats. You can check out below.
How to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI in Windows 11/10?
Here are the methods and tools to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI eBooks on your Windows 11/10 PC:
- Use calibre to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI.
- Batch Convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI format using Hamster eBook Converter.
- Convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI using online-convert.com.
- Use AnyConv to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI eBooks.
- Convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI using files-conversion.com.
Let us discuss the above methods in detail now!
1] Use Calibre to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI
You can try calibre to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI or some other eBook formats. It is a free and open-source eBook management software using which you can read eBooks, convert eBooks, organize your eBook library, remove eBook DRM, edit ebook metadata, and do much more. It supports a wide number of eBook formats as input and output. Some of these eBook formats include EPUB, LIT, MOBI, PDF, PDB, RB, LRF, TCR, DOCX, RTF, etc.
How to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI in Calibre:
Using calibre, you can convert LIT ebooks to EPUB, MOBI, PDF, and various other file formats in bulk. Here are the main steps to do so:
- Download and install Calibre.
- Launch the software.
- Add source LIT ebooks.
- Tap on the Convert books button.
- Set output format to EPUB, MOBI, or some other, as required.
- Configure output options.
- Click the Ok button to start conversion.
Firstly, to use it, make sure you have downloaded and installed the software on your Windows 11/10 PC. And then, launch the main GUI of this software. You can also download calibre’s portable version from here and use it on the go.
Now, you need to import the source LIT eBook files to its by clicking on the Add books button. You can add one or multiple LIT files that you want to convert.
Next, choose the LIT files that you need to convert and then click on the Convert books button and then select Convert individually or Bulk convert option as you want.
A new dialog window will open up. Here, you can select EPUB or MOBI, or some other format as output format. And also, configure look & feel, table of content, page setup, layout, and more options for resulting eBooks.
Finally, you can press the OK button and it will start converting LIT eBooks to a selected file format like EPUB, MOBI, etc.
Calibre is one of the best eBook management and utility suite using which you can convert LIT to EPUB, MOBI, PDF, RTF, and many more formats.
Read: How to convert PDF to MOBI on Windows 10
2] Batch Convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI format using Hamster eBook Converter
Hamster eBook Converter is a dedicated eBook converter using which you can batch convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI in Windows 11/10. It also lets you convert LIT to some other file formats that include FB2, OEB, TXT, LRF, PDB, RB, PDF, HTMLZ, etc. This eBook converter can also convert eBooks to device compatible formats like Sony, Foxit, EGriver, Apple, Amazon, Oaxis, Ditto Book, Bq, etc.
How to batch convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI:
Follow the below steps to convert multiple LIT eBooks to EPUB or MOBI format at once using Hamster eBook Converter:
- Download and install Hamster eBook Converter on your PC.
- Launch the software.
- Import source LIT files.
- Select EPUB, MOBI, or some other output format.
- Click on the Convert button to start batch conversion.
First of all, download this freeware called Hamster eBook Converter from hamstersoft.com and then install it on your PC. Then, start this software.
Now, press the Add Files button to import multiple LIT eBooks to this software and then click on the Next button.
After that, on the next page, scroll down towards the end, and from the Formats and platforms section, tap on the required output format like EPUB, MOBI, etc.
Finally, click on the Convert button and select the output format to save the resulting files. It will batch convert LIT files that you can find in the selected output folder.
Read: Best free ePub to PDF converter tools for Windows 10 PC
3] Convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI using online-convert.com.
You can also use this free online service called online-convert.com to convert LIT to EPUB. It is a dedicated online file converter using which you can convert audio, video, documents, eBooks, images, and more. Using its eBook converter tool, you can convert LIT files.
How to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI online:
Here are the steps to convert LIT files to EPUB, MOBI, and other formats using this free web service:
Firstly, open a web browser and navigate to the online-convert.com website. Now, make sure you are on its eBook converter page and then choose the output format to which you want to convert LIT eBooks. For example, to convert LIT to EPUB, select Convert To EPub option. Or, if you need to convert LIT to MOBI, tap on the Convert To MOBI option.
Next, add the source LIT eBooks by clicking on the Choose Files button. You can also add eBooks using URL or from Dropbox or Google Drive.
After that, select target ebook reader and set up options including ebook title, ebook author, version, base font size, add border, etc. At last, start the conversion by clicking on the Start Conversion button.
It will convert the files that you can download from its server.
Read: How to convert an eBook into an Audiobook in Windows 11/10
4] Use AnyConv to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI eBooks
AnyConv is another free web service to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI eBooks. It is a universal file converter that supports multiple file types to convert your files. Using it, you can also convert eBooks from one format to another. These are the steps to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI formats online:
- Launch a web browser and open the AnyConv website.
- Click on the Choose File button and import an input LIT file.
- Select the desired output format from available ones like EPUB, MOBI, DOCX, PDB, etc.
- Press the Convert button to perform the conversion.
- Download the converted eBook file.
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5] Convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI using files-conversion.com
One more way to convert LIT files to other ebook formats like EPUB or MOBI is to use the files-conversion.com web service. It provides a dedicated ebook converter tool that allows you to perform LIT file conversion. You can follow the below steps to convert LIT to EPUB or MOBI:
- Start a web browser and go to the files-conversion.com’s ebook converter page.
- Click on the Select a File button to import the source LIT eBook.
- Press the Convert to drop-down option and select the desired output format like EPUB, MOBI, PDF, TXT, RTF, FB2, etc.
- Select a Target ebook reader device from Sony, Kindle, Tablet, Bambook, etc.
- Hit the Convert button and it will convert the input LIT file to select eBook format.
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Hope this article helps you learn about LIT files and how you can convert them to other commonly supported eBook formats like EPUB or MOBI.
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