HTA File Extension

The HTA file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the HTML Application. HTA is classified as a Executable Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open HTA files in Microsoft Internet Explorer program.

HTML Application File Type

What is a HTA File Type?

You can run double-HTML applications on Windows by clicking on the HTA files. Once you double click on an HTA file, Windows opens the' application in Internet Explorer and executes the embedded code. When an HTA file is accessed on the Web, it typically produces a dialog box that says:

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Free Online HTA Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online HTA tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare HTA files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .HTA (HTML Application) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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HTA Converter

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HTA Metadata Viewer

HTA Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the HTML Application .HTA File Extensions while opening the .HTA files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HTA Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for HTML Application on your system such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program for *.hta (HTML Application) files.
   
   

   Associate HTA Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HTA (e.g example.hta) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hta files.
   
   

   Associate HTA Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HTA (e.g example.hta) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Internet Explorer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HTA File Extensions

HTA default file extension is .HTA and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for HTA File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HTA files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open HTA File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Apache Web Server 000 for Windows	Free	Apache Web Server
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows	Freeware	Microsoft

Open HTA File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apache Web Server 000 for MacOs	Free	Apache Web Server
	Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft

Open HTA file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Apache Web Server 000 for Linux	Free	Apache Web Server

Open HTA file on Web

Open HTA file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS	Bundled	Microsoft

Open HTA file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Android	Bundled	Microsoft

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About HTA - HTML Application