HTC File Extension

The HTC file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the HTML Component File. HTC is classified as a Web Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open HTC files in Microsoft Internet Explorer program.

HTML Component File Type

HTML Component File Type
Extension .htc
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (9 Votes)
Mime Type text/x-component
Default Program Microsoft Internet Explorer
Category Web Files
Format Text
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a HTC File Type?

The HTC files do not meet the-standard and are not compatible with all browsers.

Free Online HTC Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online HTC tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare HTC files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .HTC (HTML Component File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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HTC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the HTML Component File .HTC File Extensions while opening the .HTC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HTC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for HTML Component File on your system such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program for *.htc (HTML Component File) files.

    Associate HTC Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.HTC (e.g example.htc) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .htc files.

    Associate HTC Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.HTC (e.g example.htc) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Internet Explorer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for HTC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HTC 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open HTC File on Windows

Software License Developer
Richardson EditRocket image. Richardson EditRocket 4 for Windows Commercial Richardson
Microsoft Internet Explorer image. Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Freeware Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HTC File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Richardson EditRocket image. Richardson EditRocket 4 for MacOs Commercial Richardson
MacroMates TextMate image. MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs Commercial MacroMates

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HTC file on Linux

Software License Developer
Richardson EditRocket image. Richardson EditRocket 4 for Linux Commercial Richardson

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HTC file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HTC file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HTC 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.

HTC file extension icon image.About HTC - HTML Component File

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Updated 6/1/2025