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Details of extension .h

3 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) in our database

Below, you can find answers to the following questions:

  • What is the .h file?
  • Which program can create the .h file?
  • Where can you find a description of the .h format?
  • What can convert .h files to a different format?
  • Which MIME-type is associated with the .h extension?
.h
C Header File .h file icon

C Header File

The H file is a C Header File. A header file contains C-language definitions and structures. Centralizing information into a header file facilitates the creation and update of programs.
 
Category: Development files
Application: GCC
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Mime-type: text/plain
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Related extensions:
.s43 IAR System MSP430 Assembly Source Code
.occ CC5X C Compiler Output File
.ko Linux 2.6 Kernel Object
.chs Haskell Source With C Hooks
.lst IAR System List Output Data
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.h
Miranda IM SmileyAdd Plugin .h file icon

Miranda IM SmileyAdd Plugin

The H file is a Miranda IM SmileyAdd Plugin. Miranda IM is an open source, multi-protocol instant messaging client.
 
Category: Data files
Application: Miranda IM
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
.mxdl Maxthon Browser Incomplete Download File
.b4s WinAMP 3 Playlist
.w5s WinAMP 5 System Plugin
.msl Miranda IM Smiley Definitions Data
.gps GOM Player Skin
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.h
Xcode Objective-C Header .h file icon

Xcode Objective-C Header

The H file is an Xcode Objective-C Header. Xcode is a suite of tools, developed by Apple, for developing software for Mac OS X and iOS.
 
Category: Development files
Application: Apple Xcode
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
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Related extensions:
.xccrashpoint Xcode Crash Point Data
.mode1v3 Xcode User-specific Project Settings
.pass Xcode Wallet Data
.xcscheme Xcode Scheme Document
.l Xcode Core Lex Source Code
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Can't open a .h file?

If you want to open a .h file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .h association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.h

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android