Basic information about CHP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CHP（*.CHP or *.chp）, 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 CHP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CHP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CHP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CHP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CHP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CHP file?
  • How to open a CHP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CHP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CHP file?
  • How to convert CHP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CHP file format?


1.Detail information about CHP file extension: Ventura Publisher Chapter Document

File type Ventura Publisher Chapter Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Corel Corporation File format N/A
Description CHP file is a Ventura Publisher Chapter Document developed by Corel Corporation. CHP is a file extension commonly associated with Ventura Publisher Chapter Document files. Ventura Publisher Chapter Document specification was created by Corel Corporation. Files with CHP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with CHP extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. The software recommended for managing CHP files is Ventura Publisher. Software named Ventura Publisher was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CHP files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CHP files

Windows		 Ventura Publisher



How to convert CHP files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for CHP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CHP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CHP to DOCX


Can't open a CHP 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.CHP”。

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 CHP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CHP 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 CHP 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 CHP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CHP 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 CHP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CHP 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.