Opening OHI Files

The OHI file type is primarily associated with OpenHelp.

OHIFile Extension OHI
File extension: OHI
File type:  Index

What is an OHI file?

OHI files mostly belong to OpenHelp by Borland Software Corporation. ASCII Text File

How can I open an OHI file?

You need a suitable software like OpenHelp to open an OHI file. You need a suitable software like OpenHelp from Borland Software Corporation to open an OHI file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your OHI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a OHI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .OHI File? Try These Steps

Because .OHI files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received from a legacy developer, it's likely a Borland OpenHelp Index file. If from a data workflow, it may be a custom text index.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the opening lines in a text editor or hex viewer.
    • Readable text suggests a standard text-based index.
    • "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try Borland OpenHelp, Notepad++, or ask the sender if uncertain.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .OHI file into our viewer to detect its format, extract readable text, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for OHI File Extension

File classification:
Text
Related files:

an ohi Index is a special file format by Borland Software Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with OHI files

  • Associate the OHI file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open indexes. Because only the current version supports the latest OHI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Borland Software Corporation manufacturer website after an available OpenHelp update.
  • To make sure that your OHI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .OHI file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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