Files with tmp extension are traditionally used for temporary files in Microsoft Windows. In most cases can be safely deleted.

There are 6 other file types using
the TMP file extension!

tmp icon.tmp - Nero WaveEditor peak data

empty icon.tmp - AZZ Cardfile text data

empty icon.tmp - Imail Server web messaging data

empty icon.tmp - Norton Antivirus backup

empty icon.tmp - SafeDisc file format

empty icon.tmp - SWAT temperature input data

TMP file extension - Temporary data

What is tmp file? How to open tmp files?

File type specification:

Temporary file type icon Temporary file type

Email attachment blocked file type icon Email attachment blocked file type

tmp file icon: tmp filetype icon

File extension tmp is generally used for temporary files. Temporary files are usually generated by various software for two reasons: a backup file or a cache.

In the case of cache files these can be generated automatically by programs that run out of memory space to allocate for tasks.

Temporary files should be deleted by the program that generated them.

However sometimes (due to a software crash or poor software design) the tmp files aren't removed and potentially can take up a substantial amount of room on your hard-drive. In most cases it's safe to delete them.

Updated: November 8, 2023

The default software associated to open tmp file:

Microsoft Windows icon

Microsoft Corporation logoMicrosoft Windows  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.

Related articles:

How to change default Windows temp folder

Help how to open:

The tmp file is usually created by software applications for internal purposes and can't be opened directly.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats is not possible.

List of software applications associated to the .tmp 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 tmp file, edit tmp file, convert tmp file, view tmp file, play tmp file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
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 tmp files.

Programs that can create tmp file - Temporary data

Programs supporting the exension tmp on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for create tmp file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with tmp file by default:
Microsoft Windows small icon Microsoft Windows
Other suggested software:
Microsoft Office small icon Microsoft Office
Firefox small icon Firefox

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

Linux/Unix:

Multiplatform:

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