CLT File Extension

What is CLT file?

CLT filename suffix is mostly used for Clarity Legal Transcript Format files. Clarity Legal Transcript Format specification was created by Clarity Legal. Files with CLT extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. CLT file belongs to the Layout Files category just like 137 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use Clarity Legal Viewer software for managing CLT files, although 7 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support CLT file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open CLT files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with CLT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with CLT extension?

Being unable to open files with CLT extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with CLT extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Clarity Legal Viewer

Problems with opening and working with CLT files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CLT files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install Clarity Legal Viewer or one to the listed programs: VisualBoyAdvance, DepoSmart, TrialSmart. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Clarity Legal Viewer installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Clarity Legal Viewer

You still cannot access CLT files although Clarity Legal Viewer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Clarity Legal Viewer installed, it may not support CLT format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Clarity Legal Viewer.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CLT files to Clarity Legal Viewer

After installing Clarity Legal Viewer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CLT files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CLT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Clarity Legal Viewer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CLT files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the CLT file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with CLT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the CLT is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CLT file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The CLT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the CLT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. CLT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CLT extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic CLT file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with CLT extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Clarity Legal Viewer

If the systems has insufficient resources to open CLT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Clarity Legal Transcript Format file. It may be the case that the CLT files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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