HLP

hlp icon

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.

What is hlp file?

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

How to open hlp file?

Use Microsoft Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) to open *.hlp files.

How to convert hlp file?

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.

Suggested software to open hlp file:

Associated software actions with the hlp file

Software applications that can open hlp files:

Microsoft Windows Help icon Microsoft Windows Help (Microsoft Windows)

Microsoft Windows icon Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows)

Adobe RoboHelp icon Adobe RoboHelp (Microsoft Windows)

Programs for viewing hlp files:

Microsoft Windows Help icon Microsoft Windows Help (Microsoft Windows)

Software apps that create hlp files:

Microsoft Windows Help icon Microsoft Windows Help (Microsoft Windows)

Adobe RoboHelp icon Adobe RoboHelp (Microsoft Windows)

Software apps that import hlp files:

HelpScribble icon HelpScribble (Microsoft Windows)

Software apps that export hlp files:

no icon available ABC Amber Lotus Converter (Microsoft Windows)

HelpScribble icon HelpScribble (Microsoft Windows)

ABC BlackBerry Converter icon ABC BlackBerry Converter (Microsoft Windows)