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Basic information about HTML file

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

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


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

File type Hypertext Markup Language File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description HTML file is a Hypertext Markup Language File. An HTML file is a webpage coded in HTML that can be displayed in a web browser. It is used to format text, tables, images, and other content that is displayed on a webpage. HTML files are widely used on the web as most pages within static websites have an ".html" extension.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HTML files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Any web browser
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
W3C Amaya
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Microsoft Visual Web Developer
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Blumentals WeBuilder
KompoZer
Notepad++
Any text editor
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Opera
PSPad

macOS
Any web browser
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
W3C Amaya
KompoZer
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Any text editor
Safari

Linux
Any web browser
Any text editor
W3C Amaya
KompoZer
SCREEM
Microsoft Visual Studio Code
gedit
Google Chrome

Android
File Viewer for Android

iOS
Fornace Espresso HTML
Alexander Blach Textastic Code Editor



How to convert HTML files to another file format?

There are 35 records in our database eligible for HTML files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve HTML to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to HTML file format?

There are 70 records in our database eligible for another files to HTML file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to HTML conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a HTML 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.HTML”。

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 HTML extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HTML 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.