XHTML

Basic information about XHTML file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XHTML（*.XHTML or *.xhtml）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XHTML file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XHTML file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XHTML file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XHTML file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XHTML file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the XHTML file?
How to open a XHTML file?
What programs do I need to open a XHTML file?
What programs help to create and edit a XHTML file?
How to convert XHTML files to another file format?
How to convert another files to XHTML file format?

1.Detail information about XHTML file extension: Extensible Hypertext Markup Language File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XHTML files
File type	Extensible Hypertext Markup Language File	Category	Web Files
Developer	N/A	File format	XML
Description	XHTML file is a Extensible Hypertext Markup Language File. An XHTML file is a web page written in XHTML, a reformulation of HTML 4 as an XML 1.0 application. It uses standard HTML tags, but must conform to more strict XML guidelines.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Other Web browser Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017 Adobe ColdFusion Builder Chromium Google Chrome Opera Safari for Microsoft Windows SeaMonkey
macOS	Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Other Web browser Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017 Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Linux	Mozilla Firefox
Android	File Viewer for Android Opera Mini for Android Opera Mobile
iOS	Google Chrome for iOS Opera Mini for iOS

Can't open a XHTML file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.XHTML”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XHTML extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support XHTML file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of XHTML files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a XHTML file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XHTML file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XHTML file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the XHTML file is damaged.
Whether the XHTML file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the XHTML file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the XHTML file format is incompletely.
Whether the XHTML file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XHTML file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XHTML file.

If the XHTML file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.