What is Compiled HTML Help?
A Microsoft help package containing HTML pages and related resources.
Server processing uses engines we host. Availability depends on the deployed engine and supported file variant.
Technical details
CHM is a compiled HTML Help container with indexed topics and associated images, table of contents, and search data. [1]
Background and compatibility
Microsoft HTML Help Workshop compiles help projects into CHM; the format belongs to the Windows help ecosystem. [1]
Sources and references
- HTML Help WorkshopMicrosoft Learn
Preview on your device
Archive entries with filenames and expanded sizes. Links and special filesystem entries are skipped.
Conversion support
Choose a file in the workspace to see the available output formats and options. A supported container may still contain an unsupported codec.
Read the format reference on Wikipedia ↗