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The .PART extension refers to partially downloaded files from the internet. This type of file is usually created whenever a browser download is interrupted or paused. This gives the opportunity to the browser to read the file information and resume the download of the actual file in future.
Sometimes, this extension is also given by default from the older version of browsers to the ongoing downloads.If the file being downloaded has readable format text, they can be opened with simple text editors to partially reveal the contents of the file. It is important to note that the software that initiated the download is only able to complete it and give the file its original extension instead of the .PART file extension.
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PART file extension is used by partially downloaded (stopped or in progress) files from the internet. PART files can be created by various programs, but typically they are generated by Mozilla Firefox download manager. PART files can store various types of data, depending on the source file.
File downloading process
PART file is created each time a download process has been initiated by the download manager. PART extension is used until downloading has finished and the file has been downloaded completely. When that happens, the PART extension is removed and the file is given its original extension. Paused or stopped downloading process can usually be resumed if needed.
Recovering PART of the data
Sometimes PART of the information can be recovered from partially downloaded PART file, for example, a text file or an audio/video file, by changing the extension into original one or by using dedicated software.
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