.part Partially downloaded file
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-partial-download |
|---|---|
| Description | Partially downloaded file |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Other extensions | .crdownload, .wkdownload |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .part file?
A .part file is a “Partially downloaded file” (MIME type application/x-partial-download).
How do I open a .part file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .part file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.part shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .part?
The MIME type is application/x-partial-download. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-partial-download .part; in nginx: types { application/x-partial-download part; }.