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Microsoft partially downloaded data
File type: Temporary file, Internet related file
Files with partial extension is related to Microsoft Internet Explorer from version 9 and Microsoft Edge and used for incomplete downloads initiated through the browser.
What is partial file?
File type category:
Temporary file
Internet related file
Date updated: June 27, 2025
File extension partial is associated with the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser.
The partial files are temporary files used for incomplete downloads initiated with Microsoft Internet Explorer from version 9. Version 10 and 11 creates partial files when downloading data too.
After the download is complete, the .partial file extension is removed from the file and file is able to be opened in associated application.
The partial file is also used by new browser from Microsoft called Edge.
Similar way of downloading data use Firefox (part file extension) or Chrome (crdownload file extension).
How to open partial file?
These *.partial files contain incomplete downloaded data, you must wait until Internet Explorer, or Edge finish its download. After that you can open original file in associated application.
How to convert partial file?
It is not possible to convert partial file to any other file format, because it contains incomplete data. After the download is finished and Internet Explorer/Edge browser and the original file is restored, you can convert it to whatever you need.
Suggested software to open partial file:
Associated software actions with the partial file
Software apps that create partial files:
Microsoft Edge (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving partial files:
Microsoft Edge (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Internet Explorer (Microsoft Windows)