Help file
File type: Document file, Dangerous and malicious file, Email attachment blocked file, System file
Files with hlp suffix can be most often found as various help files, or help documents that are used in numerous programs and software applications.
File type category:
Document file
Dangerous and malicious file
Email attachment blocked file
System file
Date updated: December 30, 2024
File extension hlp is commonly used for Microsoft Help file documentation in the Windows operating system as well as in some other programs.
Generally, a lot of programs use or used .hlp file extension for their help files. They can either have plain text form, databases or other binary format.
MIM types used:
application/hlp
application/winhlp
application/x-helpfile
application/x-winhelp
Use Microsoft Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) to open *.hlp files.
Individual pages out of help files can be often exported as PDF document. You may also find special programs for management of help files, which may offer some sort of export function.
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