File extension .WEBARCHIVE
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari Web Archive Format | Apple | Web Files |
The WEBARCHIVE file extension is associated with Safari, an Apple Inc. internet browser, and used to stores archive copies of websites. The full form of the WEBARCHIVE extension is “Web Archive”. This type of file has a.webarchive extension added to the end of a filename for safety purpose. All webpages or other online content identified with this extension are stored in a default Safari browser folder section known as the Webarchive Cache. This file type is only accessible when using a macOS, iOS or iPadOS device with the Safari browser.
Technical Details
A WEBARCHIVE file is comprised of four components: text, images, style information in CSS files, and any other information such as scripts and source codes. The included contents of these files are saved together and portrayed as exact copies based on the original website layout at the time of archiving. This makes WEBARCHIVE files easily distinguishable from archived HTML websites ( HTM and HTML) or XML websites ( XML) due to their ability to recreate the precise look and feel of the original website in its archived state. Other similar file extensions include: .MHT, .WAR, .MAFF, .FAR, and .HAP.
Interaction With Third-Party Software
Aside from being able to view WEBARCHIVE files in Safari, users can open and transfer them with programs such as Apple's TextEdit, Adobe Dreamweaver, Code Editor, File Viewer Plus, iPhone Explorer, File Viewer Lite, Chrome Cache Viewer, Dataram RAMDisk, and File Magic. Moreover, these files can be converted to other formats such as HTML ( .HTML/ .HTM) with programs such as EZ Text Converter Pro and TextPad. It is also possible to print contents from WEBARCHIVE files with software like Print Plain Text.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .WEBARCHIVE) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .WEBARCHIVE extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .WEBARCHIVE file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .WEBARCHIVE extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .WEBARCHIVE extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .WEBARCHIVE file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .WEBARCHIVE file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .WEBARCHIVE file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .WEBARCHIVE file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .WEBARCHIVE file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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