HLP File Extension

HLP file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Help File. HLP has been classified as System 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 HLP files in Help Explorer Viewer program.

Windows Help File Type

What is a HLP File Type?

Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) provided with Windows operating system; Windows operating system. It may be difficult to view older versions of the d' help files in new versions of Windows.

Free online HLP Tools & Apps

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

HLP Converter

Open HLP

Edit HLP

Compare HLP Files

Merge HLP Files

Split HLP Files

HLP Metadata Viewer

HLP Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open HLP Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Help File on your system such as Help Explorer Viewer.
2. Associate default Help Explorer Viewer Help Explorer Viewer program for *.hlp (Windows Help File) files.
   
   

   Associate HLP Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HLP (e.g example.hlp) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Help Explorer Viewer Help Explorer Viewer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hlp files.
   
   

   Associate HLP Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HLP (e.g example.hlp) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Help Explorer Viewer Help Explorer Viewer 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 .Help Explorer Viewer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HLP File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for HLP File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HLP 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 HLP File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe RoboHelp 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe

Open HLP File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe RoboHelp 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe

Open HLP file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Help Explorer Viewer 000 for Linux	Free Trial	Help Explorer Viewer

Open HLP file on Web

Open HLP file on iOS

Open HLP file on Android

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 HLP - Windows Help File

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