WebArchive Pilot Support
Welcome to the support page for WebArchive Pilot, a Chrome extension for saving webpages as .webarchive files and reopening them directly inside Chrome.
Use this page for help, troubleshooting, feedback, and support information.
How to use WebArchive Pilot
Save the current page
- Open the webpage you want to archive.
- Click the WebArchive Pilot extension icon in Chrome.
- Click Save as .webarchive.
- The saved archive will be downloaded to your device.
Save multiple tabs
WebArchive Pilot can save more than one page from the current browser window.
You can choose:
- Save all open tabs
- Save tabs on left
- Save tabs on right
This is useful when collecting multiple references, articles, product pages, or research sources at once.
Save from the right-click menu
You can also save a webpage using the Chrome right-click context menu.
Right-click on a page and choose the WebArchive Pilot save option to quickly archive the current page.
Open a .webarchive file
To open a saved archive:
- Open WebArchive Pilot.
- Choose Open .webarchive file or open the built-in viewer.
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Select or drag and drop a
.webarchivefile. - The archive will open directly inside Chrome.
Use the archive library
The archive library helps you browse previously downloaded .webarchive files.
From the library, you can:
- View an archive
- Reopen a saved archive in Chrome
- Reveal the saved file in its folder
- Refresh the archive list
- Delete old entries from the library view
Common questions
What is a .webarchive file?
A .webarchive file is a webpage archive format commonly associated with Safari. It is used to preserve a webpage together with captured resources so the page can be reopened later.
WebArchive Pilot brings this workflow into Chrome by helping you save and view .webarchive files inside the browser.
Can WebArchive Pilot open Safari .webarchive files?
Yes. WebArchive Pilot is designed to work with .webarchive files created by Safari as well as files created by the extension.
Some files may display differently depending on how the original archive was created and what resources were captured.
Why does a saved page look different when reopened?
Some webpages depend on live servers, login sessions, external scripts, dynamic content, or real-time data. These pages may not replay exactly the same way after being archived.
WebArchive Pilot works best for normal webpages such as articles, documentation, receipts, product pages, reference pages, and static or mostly loaded content.
Where are my archives saved?
Saved archives are downloaded to your device using Chrome’s normal downloads workflow.
You can use the archive library to reopen downloaded archives and reveal saved files in their folder.
Does WebArchive Pilot store my files in the cloud?
No. WebArchive Pilot is designed around a local workflow. Your saved .webarchive files are downloaded to your own device.
Why does the archive library not show a file?
The archive library depends on downloaded archive files that Chrome knows about. If a file was moved, deleted, renamed, or downloaded outside the extension’s normal flow, it may not appear or may need to be opened manually.
Try:
- Clicking Refresh list
- Using Open archive manually
- Checking your Downloads folder
- Re-downloading or re-saving the archive
Can I delete an archive?
You can remove old archive entries from the archive library view. Depending on browser permissions and file location, you may also need to manage the actual file from your computer’s file manager.
Use Show file to reveal the archive location on your device.
Troubleshooting
The extension does not save a page correctly
Try these steps:
- Reload the webpage.
- Wait until the page is fully loaded.
- Try saving again.
- Avoid closing the tab while the archive is being created.
- Check whether the page requires login, live data, or dynamic scripts.
Some complex web apps may not archive perfectly because they depend on live server behavior.
The archive does not open
Try:
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Confirm the file ends with
.webarchive. - Open it through the WebArchive Pilot viewer.
- Try dragging and dropping the file into the viewer.
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If the file came from another browser or app, try opening a different
.webarchivefile to confirm the issue is file-specific.
The archive library is empty
Try:
- Save a new webpage using WebArchive Pilot.
- Open the archive library again.
- Click Refresh list.
- Check your Chrome Downloads history.
- Use Open archive manually to select a file from your device.
Feedback and support
For support, bug reports, or feature requests, please contact:
Email: boni.aditya@gmail.com
When reporting an issue, please include:
- Chrome version
- Operating system
- What you were trying to save or open
- Whether the issue happens on one page or all pages
- A short description of what happened
- A screenshot, if helpful
Please do not send passwords, private documents, payment information, or sensitive personal data.
Privacy and data
WebArchive Pilot is designed to save and open archive files locally on your device.
The extension does not require a separate cloud account for saving archives.
Your archived files remain under your control in your local downloads or file storage location.
Disclaimer
WebArchive Pilot is a webpage archiving tool. It is intended to help users preserve and revisit web content. Some pages may not be captured or replayed exactly, especially pages that depend on live services, login sessions, dynamic scripts, streaming content, or real-time server responses.
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