.hlp WinHelp help file
Other formats
| MIME type | application/winhlp |
|---|---|
| Description | WinHelp help file |
| Category | Other formats |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .hlp file?
A .hlp file is a “WinHelp help file” (MIME type application/winhlp).
How do I open a .hlp file?
With the program that created the file. On Linux, xdg-mime query default with the MIME type shows the default application, and xdg-open opens the file with it.
How can you tell a genuine .hlp file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.hlp shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .hlp?
The MIME type is application/winhlp. In the Apache web server: AddType application/winhlp .hlp; in nginx: types { application/winhlp hlp; }.