Convert H1C to MSDVD

Understanding the h1c file format

The H1C file format is primarily associated with Microsoft Help 2.0, a compiled help file format used for storing documentation and help content. These files are typically used by software developers to provide user assistance within applications. H1C files contain compressed HTML content, images, and navigation structures.

What is an msdvd file?

The MSDVD file format is used by Windows DVD Maker and contains project information for creating video DVDs. An MSDVD file stores menu layouts, video file references, and authoring settings, but does not contain the actual video data. It is used to organize and author DVD video discs with interactive menus.

How to convert h1c to msdvd

There is no direct conversion between H1C and MSDVD formats, as they serve entirely different purposes—one for help documentation and the other for DVD authoring. However, if your goal is to present help content on a DVD, you can follow these steps:

1. Extract the HTML content from the H1C file using a tool like Help Explorer Viewer or HelpStudio.
2. Convert the extracted HTML pages to video format using screen recording software or by creating a slideshow with narration.
3. Import the resulting video files into Windows DVD Maker and create a new DVD project (File → New Project).
4. Save your project, which will generate an MSDVD file.

Recommended software for the process

• Help Explorer Viewer – for extracting content from H1C files.
• Camtasia or OBS Studio – for recording HTML content as video.
• Windows DVD Maker – for authoring and saving the MSDVD project.

Summary

While a direct H1C to MSDVD conversion is not possible, you can extract help content, convert it to video, and author a DVD project using the recommended tools. This workflow allows you to present help documentation in a DVD format.