File Extension Library


.WEBARCHIVE File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Web Files

What are .WEBARCHIVE files and how to open them?

Can't open .WEBARCHIVE 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 .WEBARCHIVE file.

What is a .WEBARCHIVE file extension?

.WEBARCHIVE file extension is created by Apple. .WEBARCHIVE has been classified as Web Files.

.WEBARCHIVE is Safari Web Archive

A WEBARCHIVE file is a webpage saved by the Safari web browser. It contains HTML and linked images so the page can be loaded fully at a later time even if the computer is offline (not connected to the Internet). WEBARCHIVE files may also contain CSS or JavaScript depending on the webpage content.

Safari web archives can be viewed in Safari as well as the iCab and Cruz web browsers. They may also be opened with Apple TextEdit, but the contents might not appear correctly.

NOTE: Safari was developed for Windows until version 5.1.7 but then discontinued.

List of all softwares that can open the Safari Web Archive
Windows
Apple Safari
Mac
Apple Safari
iCab
Cruz
Apple TextEdit

How to fix problems with .WEBARCHIVE files

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