Open CHM File

A CHM extension file is a help documentation file compiled and saved in a compressed HTML format.

HTML is the language with which the content of web pages is defined.

Basically it is a set of labels that are used to define the text and other elements that will make up a web page, such as images, lists, videos, etc.

HTML was originally created for the purpose of disseminating information with text and some images.

It was not thought that it would be used to create a multimedia leisure and consultation area, so HTML was created without responding to all the possible uses that it was going to be given and to all the groups of people that would use it. in the future.

Such a CHM file can include text, images, and hyperlinks, and can even be viewed in a web browser.

The CHM is also used by operating systems such as Windows and other programs as an online help solution.

Some CHM files can be opened using a web browser, while others can only be opened with a CHM editor or CHM viewer program.

In light of the above, below are links to the most appropriate software packages for opening and working with a CHM file.

How to open CHM files

Typical CHM application file locations:

  • %SystemRoot%\hh.exe %1
  • "C:\Windows\hh.exe" %1

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • chm.file

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