How to open MHTML files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open MHTML file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate MHTML files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
MHTML File Extension
- File type MIME HTML Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Web Files
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What is a(n) MHTML file?
MHTML (MIME HTML) is a file format for saving webpages in a single file, along with the resources they need to display properly. It is a combination of multiple parts of data stored as a single file, using the MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) standard. The primary resource of an MHTML file are HTML files, which contain instructions for displaying a webpage properly in a web browser. In addition, images, videos, stylesheets, or scripts stored externally are included.
MHTML files have the ".mhtml" or ".mht" filename extension and can be created with most web browsers, or by using online services. It is supported by all major email applications such and MS Outlook, Eudora or Mozilla Thunderbird, making it easy to save entire webpages for reading or sharing later. They're also widely used as archives of webpages on the Internet.
How to open MHTML file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .MHTML files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports MHTML files
In order to open MHTML file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with MHTML extension.
Programs that can open MHTML files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, MHTML files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on MHTML files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to MHTML files.
Step 2. Associate given software with MHTML files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting MHTML files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with MHTML files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open MHTML files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open MHTML files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to MHTML files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the MHTML file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with MHTML extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the MHTML file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the MHTML file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on MHTML files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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