CHW File Extension

CHW file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Compiled Help Index File. CHW has been classified as Misc Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open CHW files in The Helpware Group FAR program.

Compiled Help Index File Type

Compiled Help Index File Type

Extension	.chw
Developer	Microsoft
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (36 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	The Helpware Group FAR
Category	Misc Files
Format	Binary
Updated	11/1/2024

What is a CHW File Type?

The size of the CHW files can be very large because they are not compressed. If you use a program such as KeyCHW or The Helpware Group 's FAR, however, you can compress CHW files and reduce the file size considerably.

You can view the contents of a CHW file using FAR software. Choose Authoring → Help File Explorer... from the menu of the application and select your CHW file.

Free online CHW Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .CHW (Compiled Help Index File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to CHW, merge, split and compare the CHW files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

CHW Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Compiled Help Index File .CHW File Extensions while opening the .CHW files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open CHW Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Compiled Help Index File on your system such as The Helpware Group FAR.
2. Associate default The Helpware Group Far The Helpware Group FAR program for *.chw (Compiled Help Index File) files.
   
   

   Associate CHW Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CHW (e.g example.chw) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click The Helpware Group Far The Helpware Group FAR program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .chw files.
   
   

Related CHW File Extensions

CHW default file extension is .CHW and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for CHW File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the CHW files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open CHW File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	The Helpware Group FAR 000 for Windows	Free Trial	The Helpware Group FAR

Open CHW File on Mac OS

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Open CHW file on Linux

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Open CHW file on Web

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Open CHW file on iOS

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Open CHW file on Android

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About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About CHW - Compiled Help Index File

Updated 11/1/2024

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