.CHM File Extension

Are you having difficulty opening a file that ends with .CHM? Such files can be executed only by certain programs. If you cannot open the .CHM file, it can be due to the following reasons: either you do not have an appropriate program to open it, or your file association is corrupted. For more information about this extension, please read the article below.

What is a .CHM file?

.CHM file belongs to the category of Web Files used in operating systems such as Windows 11, 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP.

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Developer: Microsoft

File Type: Compiled HTML Help File

Category: Web Files

Format: Binary

.CHM file is associated with Compiled HTML Help File developed by Microsoft, has a Binary Format and belongs to Web Files category.

A CHM file is a compiled HTML help file, a format used to distribute help information for software products. A CHM file is similar to an HTML document and contains information about the product. However, it also includes links to other files that provide additional help on the topic at hand. These files can include images, multimedia content, and code samples.

Additional information

Sometimes CHM files can also hold eBooks. To open a CHM file, use the proper software. Currently, the format is not widely used.

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