How or best tool to convert .hlp to .chm file

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So As a part of keeping in with time, very very very old application is being migrated and that's no big deal.
The only missing part is that this application comes with the old .hlp file.
This needs to be converted into a .Chm file.

Any easy tool available or some documentation which shows the trick or the caveat with such migration of help files.

What I have tried:

The tool I have zeroed on is HTMLHelp Workshop but still there is not much documentation on potential pitfalls

Posted 17-Jan-19 23:28pm

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Updated 18-Jan-19 7:00am

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Solution 1

There's a bit old application, which is called HelpMaker 7.1.4[^] (by Vizacc.com - currently available at https://helpmaker.informer.com[^] ).
Use "Import" command under "File" menu to import .hlp file. When application finishes import, select main node under "Projects" node in the left pane and you'll see several bookmarks on the right pane. In "Project" bookmark, you'll find an option to compile your help file into .chm.

Good luck!

Posted 18-Jan-19 0:21am

Maciej Los

Updated 18-Jan-19 0:25am

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RickZeeland · Accepted Answer · 2019-01-18T07:00:00

Solution 2

Here is a tutorial on doing it for free or on a low budget: Converting WinHelp (HLP) to HTMLHelp (CHM)[^]

Posted 18-Jan-19 7:00am

RickZeeland