The table below provides some useful information about the .col extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .col file?
- What program do I need to open a .col file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .col?
- How can I convert .col file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .col
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .col files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .col |
|---|---|
| Type: | HTML Help Collection |
| Category: | Document |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| COL file is a HTML Help Collection. Html Help v1.x supports creating libraries, called "collections", of multiple (read: "hundreds") individual CHM help files. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | HTML Help Workshop |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| aw, cfc, cfm, chm, 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 .col files
Cannot open .col files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.col 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.









