CNET Editors' review
CHM Decoder takes the unpopular CHM file type, commonly used for Help files, and easily converts it to the more readable HTML. The program's simplicity is its biggest benefit, as it allows users of all skill levels to operate it.
The program's interface was simple for us to grasp; its major functions were divided into three tabs. Oddly, this program designed to convert Help files didn't contain one of its own. The three-step process was very intuitive, requiring us to locate the CHM file in question, select a destination for it, and simply convert it. We tested the program with a large file and were pleased that it took fewer than 20 seconds to convert. While the converted file was saved in its new destination, it also opened our Web browser and displayed the Help file in its entirety. This was the best way to view the file because the saved HTML file seemed to have broken each page into its own file, which was a pain to view. The program's best feature was a tab that detailed the size and built-in files of the conversion. It wasn't essential to our process and wasn't really necessary. However, this didn't take away from the smooth conversion and readability of the program.
CHM Decoder is a freeware program. It comes as a compressed file. We recommend this program because of its fast, simple conversion.
Publisher's Description
From GridinSoft:
CHM Decoder may decompile your CHM file (Compiled Windows HTML Help) or e-book and extract all source files. This tool free for use and work easily and quickly. Want you convert CHM to HTML and view that in your PocketPC or in your web pages? CHM Decoder can help to you. The program supports command line. Using batch mode, you can convert several documents simultaneously. Version 2.1 has added support for viewing in Opera browser.
What's new in this version: Version 2.1 has added support for viewing in Opera browser.
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"Excellent :D"
Version: CHM Decoder 2.1
Pros
Very simple and very efficient. No errors happened when i used it.
Cons
There are no cons, why should i even write here?
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"Gets it done easily"
Version: CHM Decoder 2.1
Pros
Simple, fast, accurate, useful, and free.
Cons
Only converts to HTML, no conversion options.
Summary
If you just need to convert a few things into a more readable form this program rocks.
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"F*CKING AMAZING."
Version: CHM Decoder 2.1
Pros
Absolutely love this little program. Small, fast, efficient. No errors on output.
Cons
It didn't cook dinner for me. Well, that and you lose the ability to search the entire *.chm by keyword. (The latter is a small price to pay for the kicka$$ product this software generates.)
Summary
This program took a *.chm file and turned it into a standalone website. It creates a 2-column webpage (columns are sizeable!) with the TOC in the left and the actual book page in the right (summoned when link in left hand TOC is clicked). Subsequent files are stored one folder down in the same directory.
The final product is cleaner and better looking than the original *.chm, and as an added bonus, its IMMEDIATLEY ready for web publishing!
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"it is simple and very good"
Version: CHM Decoder 2.1
Pros
it is simple and very good
Cons
no thing is bad
Summary
the interface is very simple and easy to use and the output with no errors
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