File Extension Database

Open DOWNLOAD File

The DOWNLOAD file format and extension files are a partially downloaded file type, created by the several web browsers, when no third-party download manager is used.

The DOWNLOAD file contains the content of the file that is being downloaded from the browser and has not yet been fully downloaded.

The DOWNLOAD file extension indicates that the download is incomplete.

This file is automatically deleted once the download is complete and the file is complete and ready to be used.

If for some reason the download of the file is interrupted, the web browser will restart the download, based on the structure of the DOWNLOAD file.

However, it is possible that the file will be corrupted, depending on the causes of the interruption, in this case it is better to restart the download from scratch.

If the download reaches 100%, but the downloaded file is not regenerated and the DOWNLOAD is not deleted automatically.

Then it is possible that a part of the file can still be recovered by removing the DOWNLOAD extension and trying to open it.

DOWNLOAD files are similar to CRDOWNLOAD files used by Google Chrome and OPDOWNLOAD files, which are used by Opera Web Browser.

The software package or web browsers that generates and opens the DOWNLOAD files are:

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Safari Download

How Can I Open DOWNLOAD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DOWNLOAD file is to find a DOWNLOAD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DOWNLOAD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DOWNLOAD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DOWNLOAD file opener then try to search online for "DOWNLOAD viewer", "application to open DOWNLOAD file" or "open DOWNLOAD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DOWNLOAD file

How Can I Open DOWNLOAD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DOWNLOAD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DOWNLOAD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DOWNLOAD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DOWNLOAD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DOWNLOAD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DOWNLOAD file then try to search for "DOWNLOAD viewer", "application to open DOWNLOAD file" or "read DOWNLOAD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DOWNLOAD file

How Can I Open DOWNLOAD File on Android

If you downloaded a DOWNLOAD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DOWNLOAD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DOWNLOAD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DOWNLOAD viewer", "DOWNLOAD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DOWNLOAD File on iPhone or iPad

To open DOWNLOAD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DOWNLOAD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DOWNLOAD". This way you can find apps which can open DOWNLOAD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DOWNLOAD viewer" or "DOWNLOAD file" online in your favorite search engine.