File Extension Database

Open XHT File

XHT file extension, also known as XHTML (eXtensible HyperText Markup Language) is a type of document file that is structured like an XML document and includes data related to web pages. These files are universally accepted across any platform which supports HTML. As a standardized method, it is part of the XML standard, allowing you to create your own customizable tags.

There are a variety of formats and ways to open and use XHT files. Notably they are used when designing web pages to ensure that the website can be viewed the same way across all browsers.

The HTML Application

An HTML, or HyperText Markup Language, is the most widely used language for creating web pages. This application deals with the use of tags to create elements within a web page. The XHT extension applies the rules of XML, evident in its ability to define its tags, to HTML. This is especially practical in handling data items and presenting them on the internet in multiple ways across various applications.

XML Based HTML

Another usage pertains to XML-based HTML. XML refers to EXtensible Markup Language, a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The World Wide Web Consortium's XML 1.0 Specification of 1998 and several other related specifications�all of them free open standards�define XML. You can learn more about XML from here.

Role in Web Browsers

XHT files also play an important role in web browsers. Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari can all open and display XHT files or use them as web pages. The primary difference between them and HTML files is their compliance with stricter XML rules.

Typical XHT application file locations:

"C:\Users\DMMobile\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -- "%1"
C:\Program Files (x86)\Opera\Opera.exe "%1"

Typical XHT mime types:

application/xhtml+xml

Frequently used application names to open XHT files:

Opera

Frequently associated Windows objects:

ChromeHTML
Opera.HTML

How Can I Open XHT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XHT file is to find a XHT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XHT 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 XHT 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 XHT file opener then try to search online for "XHT viewer", "application to open XHT file" or "open XHT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XHT file

How Can I Open XHT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XHT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XHT 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 XHT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XHT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XHT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XHT file then try to search for "XHT viewer", "application to open XHT file" or "read XHT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XHT file

How Can I Open XHT File on Android

If you downloaded a XHT 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 XHT 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 "XHT".
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 "XHT viewer", "XHT 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 XHT File on iPhone or iPad

To open XHT 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 XHT 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 "XHT". This way you can find apps which can open XHT 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 "XHT viewer" or "XHT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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