PHTM File Extension

PHTM file icon

PHP-Based Web Page

What is a PHTM file?

Files with the PHTM extension are specifically tied to PHP-Based Web Page, a Web Files type, and there are 283 files in this category.

PHTM file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. To view a PHTM file, you can choose from 4 programs such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Opera Browser.

How to open a PHTM file?

If you cannot open a PHTM file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

Thanks to their popularity, Microsoft Edge, Firefox and Opera Browser are often the go-to programs for managing PHTM files. If you need the newest version of Microsoft Edge, just access the Microsoft website. From there you can download the installer compatible with all systems.

Once Microsoft Edge is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening PHTM files.

Make Microsoft Edge the default PHTM viewer

Change the default app to open files on Mac

  1. Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired PHTM file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
  2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
  3. Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
  4. In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for Microsoft Edge. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

  1. Start by right-clicking on your PHTM file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
  2. Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Microsoft Edge as the application to associate with your PHTM file;
  3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".

Finding answers to PHTM file problems

If PHTM files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.

What can lead to sudden Microsoft Edge crashes?

Insufficient updates for Microsoft products can cause Microsoft Edge to crash. Be sure to regularly install the latest software updates.

A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.

What is the recommended approach to repair a damaged PHTM file?

Use a recovery program to open the damaged PHTM file, and in the menu, click "Repair" to start the repair operation. Wait for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically restore the damaged web files.

What are the ways to check if my PHTM file is damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted PHTM web files can include:

  • The file encounters problems during the opening process or shows error indications;
  • The file causes Microsoft Edge or other software to hang or crash during various operations;
  • An unexplained increase in the size of the PHTM file;
  • Actions performed on the file result in the appearance of error notifications;