HTA files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.hta file type #1: HTML program
Files with hta extension are mainly apps written in the dynamic HTML markup language.
Further details:
File extension hta associated with applications written in HTML, dynamic HTML, or other script languages supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer. HTA HTML applications were introduced with Internet Explorer version 5. Many features of HTA can be now replaced by JavaScript that is more safer than HTML application.
Internet related file, could be infected by viruses, trojan horses, exploits.
Double-click an hta file and the code therein begins running with the same security/trust level as a user-started EXE or other program. Thus, it certainly qualifies as an executable program file extension.
MIME types:
application/hta
Open file with:
Microsoft Edge
The faster, safer browser designed for Windows 10
Microsoft Internet Explorer
The default web browser for older versions of Microsoft Windows. Replaced by Microsoft Edge browser.
.hta file type #2: Hemera thumbs image
An hta file extension is related to the Hemera thumbnail image file format.
Further details:
The hta file extension is associated with the Hemera Techonologies raster file format.
The hta file contains thumbnail of Hemera *.hpi photo image file. It is obsolete file format. Can be viewed in the XnView.
Open file with:
XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files