A native CHM file reader for macOS with tabbed browsing, search, PDF export, and localization.
iChm is a native CHM (Compiled HTML Help) file reader for macOS. It allows users to open, navigate, and read CHM documentation files with a fast, native interface designed specifically for Apple's operating system. The application solves the problem of poor CHM viewer performance and non-native interfaces on macOS.
macOS users who need to read CHM documentation files, including developers, technical writers, and support professionals working with Windows help documentation on Apple computers.
Developers choose iChm because it provides a fully native Cocoa interface that integrates seamlessly with macOS, offers better performance than cross-platform alternatives, and includes useful features like PDF export and tabbed browsing specifically optimized for Apple's platform.
iChm is a CHM reader for Mac OS X
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Built entirely with Cocoa for a fast, native macOS look and feel, avoiding slow rendering and non-standard windows as highlighted in the README.
Supports opening multiple CHM documents or sections in tabs for efficient navigation and comparison, enhancing productivity.
Allows searching through the entire CHM file with results automatically sorted by relevance, making it easy to find information quickly.
Can export the whole CHM file content to a PDF document, useful for offline reading or sharing, as specified in the features list.
Only available for macOS, so it's not suitable for users on other operating systems like Windows or Linux, limiting its cross-platform utility.
Requires Xcode 5.1 and OS X 10.9 or above for building, which are older versions and may not be compatible with modern development setups.
The BSD license includes additional conditions for redistribution, such as naming the project and contributors, which can be cumbersome for commercial use.