Convert MHT to AS

Understanding mht and as file formats

MHT (MHTML, or MIME HTML) is a web page archive format that saves HTML code, images, and other resources into a single file. It is commonly used to store complete web pages for offline viewing. AS files, on the other hand, are typically ActionScript source code files used in Adobe Flash development. They contain scripts written in ActionScript, a programming language for controlling Flash animations and applications.

Why convert mht to as?

Converting an MHT file to an AS file is an uncommon process, as these formats serve very different purposes. However, you might want to extract JavaScript or other script code from a saved web page (MHT) and reuse or adapt it as ActionScript (AS) for Flash projects. This process is mostly manual, involving code extraction and adaptation.

How to convert mht to as

There is no direct, automated converter for MHT to AS due to the fundamental differences between the formats. The conversion process involves:

1. Open the MHT file in a web browser (such as Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge).
2. View the source code by right-clicking and selecting View Source or View Page Source.
3. Identify and copy relevant scripts (such as JavaScript code) from the HTML source.
4. Adapt the code to ActionScript syntax as needed, since JavaScript and ActionScript are similar but not identical.
5. Paste the adapted code into a new file using a text editor and save it with the .as extension.

Recommended software for the process

• Web browser (Internet Explorer, Edge, or Chrome with MHT support) to open and view MHT files.
• Text editor (such as Notepad++, Sublime Text, or Visual Studio Code) for editing and saving AS files.
• Adobe Animate (formerly Flash Professional) for testing and compiling ActionScript code.

Tips for successful conversion

• Understand the differences between JavaScript and ActionScript to adapt code correctly.
• Test the resulting AS file in Adobe Animate to ensure it works as intended.
• Use syntax highlighting in your text editor to spot errors during adaptation.