What is the difference between .chw and .7z?
- Extension
- .chw
- .7z
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Compressed
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Igor Pavlov
- Description
- A CHW file, or Compiled Help Index File, is a type of file associated with Microsoft Compiled HTML Help, a proprietary format for online help files developed by Microsoft. This file specifically stores the index for a help file, allowing users to search and locate information quickly within the help documentation. The CHW file works in conjunction with a CHM file, which contains the actual help content, including text, images, and navigation.
- A 7Z file is a type of compressed archive that uses the open-source LZMA compression algorithm to reduce the size of the file. This type of file is often used to store multiple directories and files in a single, compressed package. 7Z files can also include strong AES-256 encryption for added security. They are commonly created using the 7-Zip utility developed by Igor Pavlov.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.ms-works
- application/x-7z-compressed
- Sample
- sample.7z
- Wikipedia
- .chw on Wikipedia
- .7z on Wikipedia