Convert TPL to HTA

File Extension TPL
Full Name Generally A Template Format

File with a .TPL extension contains a template of a document – page layout, data on fonts, formatting, used in different types of applications. It can be stored in different formats, therefore sometimes they cannot be opened properly.

File Extension HTA
Full Name HTML Program Format

Files with the .HTA extension contain HTML code and possible script code in VBScript or JScript language and can usually be run in a web browser window. HTA files in Windows are executed by the Microsoft HTML Application Host - Mshta.Exe - after double-clicking them.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TPL") to another (referred to as "HTA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TPL file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format TPL to format HTA becomes essential.

So, how can we perform TPL to HTA file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format TPL and transforming it into format HTA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TPL to HTA converters.

Conversion from TPL to HTA

How to convert the TPL file to HTA?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TPL to HTA. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the TPL file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file TPL, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the TPL file to the application
  • Select the output format of the HTA file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file HTA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted HTA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the TPL format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.