CHM File Extension - Printable Version

File Type	Compiled HTML Help File
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity
Category	Web Files

File Description

Help documentation compiled and saved in a compressed HTML format; may include text, images, and hyperlinks; viewable in a Web browser; used by Windows and other programs as an online help solution.

NOTE: Some CHM files may be opened using a Web browser, while others can only be opened with a CHM editor or CHM viewing program.

Program(s) that open .CHM files

Mac OS

	Chmox
	xCHM
	Zipeg
	Apple Safari
	Mozilla Firefox

Windows

	xCHM
	GridinSoft CHM Decoder
	GridinSoft CHM Editor
	Softany WinCHM
	Dawningsoft PowerCHM
	Guohua ChmDecompiler
	Help Explorer Viewer
	Microsoft Internet Explorer
	Mozilla Firefox

Linux

	xCHM
	Mozilla Firefox

Updated 10/19/2010

.CHM File Extension