The table below provides some useful information about the .chm extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .chm file?
- What program do I need to open a .chm file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .chm?
- How can I convert .chm file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .chm
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .chm files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .chm |
|---|---|
| Type: | Compiled HTML Help |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | application/x-chm |
| Description: | |
| HTML Help is the standard help system for the Windows platform. The HTML Help compiler (part of the HTML Help Workshop) makes it possible to compress HTML, graphic, and other files into a relatively small compiled help (.chm) file. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | HTML Help Workshop |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| aw, cfc, cfm, chw, col, dwp, ftg, fts, gid, hhc, hhk, hhp, hlj, hlp, htm, hxa, hxc, hxe, hxf, hxk, hxs, hxt, hxv, mht, shtm, stp, stp, wid, wsb | |
Recommended software for .chm files
Cannot open .chm files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.chm files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
