Preview one self-contained HTML file from a local prototype.
Single-file HTML preview
Open an HTML File Online
Open a saved .html or .htm document as a rendered browser page. HTMLShare is useful when you need to inspect the layout and behavior or share a review link instead of sending the file. For a static website with an index.html entry page and separate assets, use the ZIP workflow.
Best for: Render one saved HTML document in a browser so someone can inspect the page rather than download the file.
Create your link
Upload, paste, preview, and send one browser URL.
Upload HTMLUse .html, .htm, or a ZIP project with assets.Paste HTMLPaste self-contained HTML code and preview it online.
Source
index.html
Output
shareable URL
preview.htmlshare.dev/project/
Share a rendered page without asking reviewers to download an attachment.
Check the layout and interactions of a generated HTML document before review.
How to use view html file online
- 1
Load the HTML
Paste code, upload a file, or package a static project as ZIP.
- 2
Preview in browser
Open the generated page and review the actual rendering.
- 3
Test important states
Check mobile width, navigation, forms, and interactive elements.
- 4
Share or revise
Send the link when it is ready, or revise the HTML and create a new preview.
Rendered page, not source code
This workflow opens the HTML as a browser page so reviewers can check its visible layout and interactions. Edit the source in an HTML editor when you need to change the markup.
When one HTML file is enough
Upload a self-contained .html or .htm document. If it references local stylesheets, scripts, images, or fonts, package the entry page and those files together as a ZIP.
For index.html projects
A static website often has index.html plus asset folders. Use the dedicated index.html project preview page for ZIP structure and entry-file guidance.
HTMLShare vs other options
OptionBest forTradeoff
HTMLShare
Fast browser links for HTML files, ZIP projects, AI-generated pages, and review workflows.
Best for previews and lightweight sharing, not a replacement for a production release platform with custom infrastructure.
GitHub Pages
Repository-backed static sites where the code should live in public Git.
Requires Git setup and is slower when the job is simply to send one file to a reviewer.
Netlify or Vercel
Production sites that need CI/CD, framework builds, redirects, environment variables, or custom domains.
More setup than most single-file previews, client drafts, or temporary HTML links need.
FAQ
How do I open one HTML file in a browser?
Upload the .html or .htm file to HTMLShare and open its browser preview link.
Does the preview show source code or the rendered page?
It opens the rendered page. Use an HTML editor when you need to inspect or change the source markup.
What if the file uses local images or stylesheets?
Upload a ZIP containing the HTML file and its local assets so their relative paths remain together.
Where can I preview an index.html website project?
Use the index.html project preview page for a ZIP that contains an entry file and static assets.
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