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Basic information about HTM file

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

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


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

File type Hypertext Markup Language File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description HTM file is a Hypertext Markup Language File. An HTM file is an HTML webpage used by web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. It may contain hyperlinks and markup language, which defines the elements and layout of a webpage.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HTM files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Other Web browser
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Microsoft Visual Web Developer
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft Notepad
Any text editor
Chromium
Firefox
Google Chrome
NotePad++
Opera
PSPad
Safari
SeaMonkey

macOS
Apple Safari
Mozilla Firefox
Other Web browser
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Any text editor
Adobe GoLive

Linux
Any Web browser
Any text editor
gedit
Konqueror

Android
File Viewer for Android



How to convert HTM files to another file format?

There are 20 records in our database eligible for HTM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve HTM to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to HTM file format?

There are 13 records in our database eligible for another files to HTM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to HTM conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a HTM 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.HTM”。

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 HTM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HTM 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.