File extension .DOWNLOAD
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Partial Download Format | N/A | Web Files |
DOWNLOAD is a .partial file extension that is used by the Google Chrome web-browser to denote incompletely downloaded files. This web-browser creates these files whenever an in-progress or interrupted download has taken place within it.
Files with the DOWNLOAD extension are usually not viewable to the user, and so they must be ignored when searching for a particular download. They indicate only that an internet-based resource has been partially downloaded and has yet to be completed. By way of example, if a user is downloading an audio track from the internet, and the connection fails before the entire file has been downloaded, Google Chrome will designate the remaining part of the file with a ".partial" suffix. This suffix will be removed once the download is completed.
Influencing Computer Speed
Files with the DOWNLOAD extension can have a slight impact on your computer's performance. Sometimes, these files remain stored in your system but are somewhat invisible to you. Eventually, as multiple incomplete downloads build up on your hard drive, it can cause your computer system to slow down.
Similar File Types
There are several other similar file types created as the result of imperfect downloads, such as dm_ds, .tmp, .chk, and .gid. These types will appear within folders where downloads have taken place.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DOWNLOAD) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DOWNLOAD extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DOWNLOAD file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DOWNLOAD extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DOWNLOAD extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DOWNLOAD file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DOWNLOAD file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DOWNLOAD file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DOWNLOAD file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DOWNLOAD file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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