QCH Converter
Convert QCH files online for free
Drop or upload your .QCH file
How to convert your QCH file
- Click Select File above, and choose your QCH file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert QCH to another file type
The converter easily converts your QCH file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to QCH
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the QCH file type—in the best quality.
About QCH files
QCH files are associated with Qt Help, a cross-platform software development framework. These files are primarily used to store compiled documentation in a format that can be accessed by the Qt Assistant. Although useful for developers, QCH files are not widely supported outside of the Qt ecosystem, leading to challenges in converting them to more common file types.
Converting QCH files can be complex due to their specialized format. However, with the right tools, you can transform them into more accessible formats such as PDF, HTML, or TXT. Software like Qt Creator and QtHelpGenerator can be used to export QCH content to HTML, which can then be converted to other formats using applications like LibreOffice for PDF or plain text conversion.
It's important to note that the conversion process might not always preserve the layout and formatting of the original documentation. This is a significant consideration for users requiring high fidelity in their conversions. Additionally, the lack of native support in many document viewers poses a challenge for those unfamiliar with Qt's ecosystem.
QCH files, while efficient for their intended purpose, may not be the best choice for sharing documentation outside development environments due to these limitations. This is why using a reliable service like Convert.Guru is recommended. By simply dragging and dropping your QCH files onto the Convert.Guru upload area, you can effortlessly convert them to your desired format. Convert.Guru ensures a user-friendly experience, making file conversion accessible to everyone without the need for specialized software.
The QCH Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best QCH converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.