Files with tmp extension are traditionally used for temporary files in Microsoft Windows. In most cases can be safely deleted.
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.TMP file extension - Temporary data
What is tmp file? How to open tmp files?
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: December 2, 2022
The default software associated to open tmp file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
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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
Other suggested software:
Microsoft Office
Firefox
