This article describes what an MHT file is and how the format differs from HTML. We'll also look at how to open one on your computer, and how to convert it to a more recognizable format such as HTML or PDF.

A file with the .MHT extension is an MHTML Web Archive file, which can contain HTML files, images, animations, audio, and other media content. Unlike HTML files, they are not limited to containing only text content.

These files are often used as a convenient way to archive a web page, because all of the page's content can be collected into a single file. This is different when you view an HTML web page, which only contains links to images and other content stored in other locations.

The easiest way to open an MHT file is to use a web browser such as Chrome, Opera, or Edge. Simply drag the file into the web browser or use the Open function of the program. You can also view one in Microsoft Word and WPS Writer. HTML editors such as WizHtmlEditor also support the format.