File Extension Library


.MCHELP File Extension

  • Developer by: MadCap Software
  • Category: Data Files

What are .MCHELP files and how to open them?

Can't open .MCHELP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MCHELP file.

What is a .MCHELP file extension?

.MCHELP file extension is created by MadCap Software. .MCHELP has been classified as Data Files.

.MCHELP is MadCap DotNet Help File

An MCHELP file contains help documentation created by MadCap Flare that is designed to assist Microsoft Visual Studio developers. It is saved in the DotNet Help output format which supports .NET applications and is developed by MadCap Software. MCHELP files can be viewed with MadCap Help Viewer, which is typically distributed with the MCHELP file.

MadCap Software specializes in the development of various help documentation tools. The tools are commonly used by program developers and technical writers for generating help documentation for applications.

The MadCap Software company released MadCap Help Viewer in 2006 as a freely redistributable replacement for Microsoft HTML Help. MCHELP files support a variety of help documentation features, including indexes, images, audio, video, tables, QR codes, footnotes, search filters, feedback support, breadcrumb navigation, keyword links, and topic toolbars.

NOTE: MCHELP files are only supported by MadCap Help Viewer, which is no longer developed.

How to fix problems with .MCHELP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MCHELP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MCHELP file format
  2. You need to check the .MCHELP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)