Free online LIT to TXT converter
Convert legacy Microsoft Reader ebooks to editable, widely compatible plain-text files.
Convert LIT to TXT online - free
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How to convert lit to txt file
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A legacy LIT ebook may need conversion before it can be edited in a basic text editor, indexed by a script, or archived as plain text. TXT removes ebook formatting and produces a small file that opens on nearly any operating system or device.
What the LIT format is
LIT is the ebook format created for Microsoft Reader, which Microsoft discontinued. A LIT file can contain reflowable text, fonts, images, metadata, and digital rights management (DRM). Non-DRM files may still be found in older ebook collections, backups, and downloads from discontinued ebook stores.
What the TXT format is
TXT stores plain text without ebook layout, embedded images, fonts, tables, cover art, or navigation. It opens in Notepad, TextEdit, terminal editors, word processors, and text-processing scripts. Its small size and broad compatibility suit searching, editing, indexing, and long-term storage, but TXT does not preserve the original book structure.
How to convert LIT to TXT
For a non-DRM file, Calibre is the most practical desktop option.
- Install and open Calibre.
- Choose Add books and select the
.litfile. - Select the imported book, then choose Convert books.
- Set the output format to
TXT. Review the text and encoding options if the source contains accented or non-Latin characters. - Choose OK to start conversion.
- When it finishes, select the book and choose Open containing folder to locate the generated
.txtfile.
Calibre also provides the command-line converter:
ebook-convert book.lit book.txt
If you do not want to install software, upload the file to the LIT-to-TXT converter on 101convert.com, start the conversion, and download the resulting TXT file.
Quality and compatibility limitations
DRM-protected LIT files generally cannot be converted by Calibre or ordinary converters. Conversion does not remove DRM; use only files you are legally permitted to access and convert, and do not bypass technical protection.
TXT output discards chapter styling, page breaks, hyperlinks, images, tables, footnotes, cover art, and much of the original spacing. Line wrapping can differ between text editors. If characters appear incorrectly, try opening the result as UTF-8 or resaving it with the required encoding; older LIT files may contain Windows-1252 or another legacy character set. For books whose layout or navigation must remain intact, HTML or EPUB is a more suitable output format than TXT.
LIT vs TXT: format comparison
How the LIT and TXT formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .LIT Microsoft Reader eBook | .TXT Plain Text File |
|---|---|---|
| Open standard | No | Yes |
| Compression | Both | Uncompressed |
| Typical file size | Medium | Very small |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Yes, natively |
| Further editing | Not directly editable | Easy |
| Metadata support | Basic | None |
| Plain-text readable | No | Yes |
| Best used for | Publishing | Data exchange |
| Introduced | 2000 | — |
| Developer | Microsoft | — |
| MIME type | application/x-ms-reader | text/plain |
Suggested software and links: lit to txt converters
Frequently asked questions
Is the LIT to TXT converter free?
Yes, converting LIT to TXT on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my LIT file be?
You can upload LIT files up to 1000 MB and convert up to 50 files at once in a single batch.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert LIT to TXT?
No. The LIT to TXT conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid LIT file for this LIT to TXT conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.