.HLP File

File extension hlp is commonly used for Microsoft Help file documentation in the Windows operating system as well as in some other programs.

Generally, a lot of programs use or used .hlp file extension for their help files. They can either have plain text form, databases or other binary format.

MIM types used:
application/hlp
application/winhlp
application/x-helpfile
application/x-winhelp

Files with hlp suffix can be most often found as various help files, or help documents that are used in numerous programs and software applications.

How to open:

Use Microsoft Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) to open *.hlp files.

How to convert:

Individual pages out of help files can be often exported as PDF document. You may also find special programs for management of help files, which may offer some sort of export function.