webarchive to html converter · macOS

WebArchive
Extractor

Convert a Safari .webarchive (web archive) file to plain HTML and assets you can host anywhere.

WebArchive Extractor interface

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Convert .webarchive to HTML

Safari bundles saved web pages into a single .webarchive (web archive) file — all the HTML, CSS, images, and scripts packed together. That format only opens in Safari, and not reliably in newer versions.

WebArchive Extractor is a webarchive to html converter that unpacks that bundle into a normal folder of files: an HTML document and all its assets, side by side. The result opens in any browser and can be uploaded to any web server.

It also works with TextEdit — if you saved a rich document as a .webarchive, you can convert it to plain HTML the same way.

Demo

Screenshots

Dropping a .webarchive file onto the app Conversion log output Choosing an index file

Features

Drag and drop

Drop a .webarchive file onto the app. No configuration needed.

Standard output

Extracts to a plain HTML file with all assets in a normal folder structure.

Works with TextEdit

Convert .webarchive documents created in TextEdit into portable HTML.

Host anywhere

Output files work on any static web server, local or remote.

No subscriptions

One-time purchase. No account required. Works offline.

macOS native

Built for macOS. Fast and lightweight.

FAQ

How do I convert a .webarchive file to HTML?
Drag the .webarchive file onto WebArchive Extractor. It converts the file into a standard HTML document and a folder of assets in seconds — no configuration needed.
What is a .webarchive file?
Apple's format for saving a complete web page from Safari — HTML, CSS, images, and all assets packed into one file. TextEdit can also save documents in this format.
Why can't I just open the .webarchive in a browser?
Only Safari can open them, and even then newer Safari versions can be unreliable. The format is proprietary and not supported by Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser.
What do I get after extracting?
A folder containing a standard HTML file and all the associated assets (images, stylesheets, scripts). You can open the HTML file in any browser or upload the folder to a web server.
Does it work on Windows or Linux?
No. WebArchive Extractor is macOS only.
Can I use it with TextEdit documents?
Yes. TextEdit can save rich text documents as .webarchive files. WebArchive Extractor converts those into plain HTML just like it does with saved web pages.