ChmMagic for Windows

Name: ChmMagic
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)
Author: Bisenter Software

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

ChmMagic is a straightforward tool designed to convert CHM files into PDF documents. It meticulously preserves formatting, images, hyperlinks, and bookmarks from the original CHM.

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Microsoft Expression Studio 3

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Pros
- Converts CHM to PDF while retaining format.
- Preserves pictures, hyperlinks, and bookmarks.
- PDF output mimics Microsoft Html Help browser display.
- Enables CHM content reading on non-Microsoft platforms.
Cons
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: December 17, 2003

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows NT
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP

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Total Downloads: 16,485

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.4/5

5 User Votes

Goes into infinite wait while "Analyzing" CHM file
niladrisdeMay 30, 2010
Pros
Nice easy-to-use user interface
Cons
It does not work. Wanted to convert a CHM book into PDF, but could not.
Summary
Looks great, does not work! Un-installed after first trial.
GREAT TOOL!
ymchewNovember 8, 2007
Pros
Working perfectly!
Cons
Summary
Works But Not Good Enough
NY UserMarch 18, 2005
Pros
Yes, it works.
Cons
It doesn't maintain the same layout/format from the chm file. It also take a lot of time to process and slow down your machine.
Summary
Well-designed, almost perfect
halfofakindJanuary 12, 2005
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Summary
I was impressed that all the formatting of the CHM file was preserved in PDF that was generated. All bookmarks, images, everything. There is a watermark because I am using the unregistered trial copy, but since I only needed the PDF file for personal use, it was hardly a problem. Superb job. I will pay for this piece of software.
The only one we found that worked well
January 12, 2005
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Summary
We needed to convert some CHM product documentation to a PDF file for one of our customers. We tried several products and found that formatting was awful and many times information would simply be truncated! ChmMagic did the job right the first time. In addition, ChmMagic preserved the formatting and even kept the background color...something the other products weren't able to do. Don't waste your time hunting any further...ChmMagic is the best!

Developer’s Description

By Bisenter Software

Convert CHM files into PDF ones with format information reserved.

ChmMagic converts Chm files to PDF files with format information inside the CHM file reserved. It makes the PDF file looks like what displayed in the Microsoft Html Help browser. All pictures, hyperlinks, bookmarks in the CHM file will be saved to the PDF file. So your CHM file can be read on many systems(Unix,Linux,Mac,Pocket PC) other than just Microsoft platforms.

ChmMagic for Windows

Editors’ Review

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Microsoft Expression Studio 3

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