macOS utility

WebArchive
Extractor

Convert Safari .webarchive files into plain HTML and assets you can host anywhere. Drag, drop, done.

WebArchive Extractor interface

Get WebArchive Extractor

One-time purchase. macOS only. Instant download after checkout.

what it does

Turn .webarchive files into standard HTML

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

WebArchive Extractor 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

See It In Action

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Simple Interface

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

What You Get

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

Common Questions

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.