CHM Decoder for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMarch 18, 2014

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.

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Version 2.2 is a bug fixing release.

CHM Decoder for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 18, 2014

Latest update: March 18, 2014

Version: 2.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2003
Windows Server
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows Vista
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 40,668

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

4.5/5

11 User Votes

Excellent :D
abedalhamid44February 13, 2010
Pros
Very simple and very efficient. No errors happened when i used it.
Cons
There are no cons, why should i even write here?
Summary
Gets it done easily
stereocilia15January 24, 2010
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.
F*CKING AMAZING.
danielszabo1981October 19, 2009
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! 2 thumbs way, way up for this program.
it is simple and very good
most1968May 21, 2009
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
Converted 400 page book Perfectly!
IntrepidHikerAugust 23, 2008
Pros
Quick, easy to use, launches the converted document in a web browser. The extracted files for my chm are complete.
Cons
I have no comment in this section.
Summary
You select Open button, browse to the CHM location, select the CHM, select Open button, then select Go, and viola! Is it complete - the html file is now open in your browser with a menu. How easy is that? I highly recommend this tiny application.
Works as Advertised
mikepalominoMay 5, 2008
Pros
Worked flawlessly!
Cons
Summary
pretty good
dell1980February 27, 2008
Pros
had to add a functional src value to the resulting target frame in the frame set so it would play nice with firefox.<p>(I made it open up to the intro instead of a blank frame)
Cons
some slight code errors in the resulting html
Summary
fast
ravedocDecember 26, 2007
Pros
good program. very fast utilizes least sys resources<p>i did not want to use any Microsoft application for my e-books.<p>used this program to convert chm files to be opened by my firefox.<p>Thank you.
Cons
nil
Summary
Why call it encoder, if it is a decoder?
MarianeJNovember 25, 2007
Pros
Cons
Didn't even bother to try it, I don't need it.
Summary
Just what I needed. Great tool!
daliansamOctober 24, 2007
Pros
convert chm into html. quick and easy.
Cons
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Developer’s Description

Decode your CHM files or e-books and extract all source files.

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.