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Basic information about MHTML file

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

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


1.Detail information about MHTML file extension: MIME HTML File

File type MIME HTML File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description MHTML file is a MIME HTML File. An MHTML file is an archive that contains all the contents of a webpage. It stores the HTML of the webpage, as well as linked resources in the webpage, which may include CSS, JavaScript, images, and audio files. MHTML files are primarily used by web developers to save the current state of a webpage for archival purposes.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MHTML files

Windows
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox with the Mozilla Archive Format extension
Microsoft Word 2016
Kingsoft Writer
WizBrother WizHtmlEditor
Terra Informatics BlockNote.Net
Opera
Google Chrome

macOS
Mozilla Firefox with the Mozilla Archive Format extension
Microsoft Word 2016
Opera
Google Chrome

Linux
Opera
Google Chrome

Android
Opera
UCWeb UC Browser

iOS
Opera
UCWeb UC Browser

Windows Mobile
UCWeb UC Browser



How to convert MHTML files to another file format?

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



Can't open a MHTML 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.MHTML”。

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 MHTML extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MHTML 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.