Files with crdownload file extension are partially downloaded files that are either still being downloaded by Chrome web browser or were not completed at all. Once the download is finished, the extension of these files is restored back to the original.
Software that open crdownload file
CRDOWNLOAD file extension - Google Chrome incomplete download
What is crdownload file? How to open crdownload files?
The crdownload file extension is primarily related to the Google Chrome web browser. The crdownload file represents incomplete download that has been initiated with Google Chrome / Chromium. Under normal circumstances, this extension is changed back to the original once the download is finished.
Under normal circumstances, users should not encounter these files as they are either finished, or deleted by Chrome in case of interrupted download. The only way you see these files is because of crash or download still in progress.
This most likely is used for the purposes of reserving disk space for the download to prevent crashes and other issues that would prevent a successful file download.
Previous versions of Google Chrome also used download file extension until it has been replaced by crdownload.
Updated: September 5, 2022
The default software associated to open crdownload file:
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
A popular Internet browser for Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS as well as for mobile platforms. The core of the Chrome uses very fast Chrome Blink (Webkit fork) layout engine. Chrome Blink layout engine is regarded as one of the fastest layout engines for viewing websites and for work with JavaScript.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Google Chrome for Mac is one from the most used Internet browsers on Mac computers. Chrome uses a fork of WebKit layout engine called the Blink that is regarded as one of the fastest layout engines for viewing websites and for work with JavaScript.
Chrome contains many useful functions such as high security, malware blocking, stability, easy user interface, themes and extensions. Extensions and web apps are available in the Chrome Web Store.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Chrome for Linux is the one of the most used Internet browsers on the world. The first version was released in September 2, 2008.
Chrome uses The Blink layout engine. Chrome is very popular for many integrated useful features such as security, malware blocking, stability, user interface etc. Chrome also supports extensions and web applications.
List of software applications associated to the .crdownload file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open crdownload file, edit crdownload file, convert crdownload file, view crdownload file, play crdownload file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting crdownload files.
Programs that can create crdownload file - Google Chrome incomplete download
Programs supporting the exension crdownload on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for create crdownload file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with crdownload file by default:
Google Chrome
Other suggested software:
Chromium
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with crdownload file by default:
Google Chrome for Mac
Other suggested software:
Chromium for Mac
Linux/Unix:
Main software associated with crdownload file by default:
Google Chrome for Linux
Other suggested software:
Google Chrome OS
Chromium OS
Chromium for Linux
