How to Create an MHT File

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A file with the MHT file extension is a MHTML Web Archive file that is created in and used by Microsoft Office applications and Internet Explorer. The MTH file is an archive of a saved Web page, along with all components on the page, such as graphics and emedded objects. MHT files are treated as a single file and accessed by creating a hyperlink to the MHT file. Create an MHT file in the Microsoft Office Word word processing program.

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Step 1

Open the Microsoft Word application.

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Step 2

Click "File" from the top navigation menu, and click "New." A new, blank document opens.

Step 3

Create a Word document by typing and formatting text. Insert graphic images by clicking on the "Image" icon on the top navigation bar. A file navigation window opens to select the image file. Navigate to and click on the image, then click "Insert." The image inserts into the Word document.

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Step 4

Click the "File" option on the top navigation bar, then click "Save As."

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Step 5

Click the "Save as Type" drop-down box, then click the "Single File Web Page (.mht)" option from the list.

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Step 6

Type a name for the new MHT file in the "File Name" input box.

Step 7

Click the "Save" button. The file saves in the MHT format.

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