File Extension Database

Open HTML File

HTML file (HyperText Markup Language) is a format, a standard and it is also the extension that identifies the files that comply with the HTML standard.

HTML was created as a standard for the purpose of creating websites.

Web browsers are the main executors of this type of files, and since it is a standard, web servers must be willing to interpret and disseminate the HTML language in a way that is intelligible for the vast majority of users, that is, in a Web.

Browsers interpret the coding in texts, colors, images and hyperlinks.

The HTML format is highly interactive, however ordinary users can only view the final product, not the code, unless an error occurs, or the advanced user enables code view in the browser.

Some email programs also allow the use of HTML to format the text in a document.

Since HTML is a markup and tagging text language format, tags are enclosed in <> brackets, and most tags have start and end commands,where the slash '/' represents the end of the label .

An example of starting an HTML document is as follows:

<! DOCTYPE html>

<html>

<head>

....

</head>

<body>

....

</body>

</html>

The HTML format can work in conjunction with JavaScript, CSS and PHP, especially the HTML5 version.

The HTML code itself is not a programming language, since browsers use semantic interpretation to read them, they do not need compilation and that is why it is said to be a markup language.

The code written in HTML file is directly analyzed by browsers and is a transparent process for the user.

To open, edit, create or modify an HTML file, a common text editor is enough, however, we recommend using a highlighting text editor or WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) so that the task is easier.

The following are some programs that you can use to open HTML files, along with the browser you are using at the moment to read this tutorial.

Typical HTML application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Opera\Opera.exe "%1"
"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical HTML mime types:

text/html

Frequently used application names to open HTML files:

Opera
Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

AptanaStudio.html
Opera.HTML
VisualStudio.html.10.0
VisualStudio.html.9.0
XWeb.html.12.0

How Can I Open HTML File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open HTML file is to find a HTML file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HTML file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open HTML file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as HTML file opener then try to search online for "HTML viewer", "application to open HTML file" or "open HTML file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open HTML file

How Can I Open HTML File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a HTML file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a HTML file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with HTML file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as HTML file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open HTML file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open HTML file then try to search for "HTML viewer", "application to open HTML file" or "read HTML file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read HTML file

How Can I Open HTML File on Android

If you downloaded a HTML file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded HTML file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "HTML".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "HTML viewer", "HTML file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open HTML File on iPhone or iPad

To open HTML File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the HTML file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "HTML". This way you can find apps which can open HTML files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "HTML viewer" or "HTML file" online in your favorite search engine.