All about HXI Files

The HXI file type is primarily associated with Help 2.

HXI	File extension: HXI
	File type:	Compiled Help File

What is an HXI file?

HXI files mostly belong to Help 2 by Microsoft Corporation. Found with an associated .HXS file.

How do you open HXI files?

You need a suitable software like Help 2 to open an HXI file. You need a suitable software like Help 2 from Microsoft Corporation to open an HXI 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 HXI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HXI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from HXI files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from HXI file or capture a preview screenshot using our online HXI file viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .hxi file to view" on this page.
Your HXI file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

.HXI File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .HXI files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received alongside software documentation or developer tools, it is likely a Microsoft Help 2 Compiled Help File.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex editor to inspect its first bytes.
- "ITSF" indicates a Microsoft Compiled HTML Help format.
- Readable XML suggests a plain-text configuration file.
Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program to open it properly; try Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Help Viewer, or a help decompiler, and ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .HXI file onto this page so our viewer can detect its format, extract metadata, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for HXI File Extension

Related files:

hxl, hxs, hxf, hxc

Related links:

File Format

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: hxifile, FileType: Microsoft Help Compiled Index

an hxi Compiled Help File is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HXI files

Associate the HXI file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compiled help files. Because only the current version supports the latest HXI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available Help 2 update.
To make sure that your HXI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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