Have you ever downloaded a file from the internet and noticed that it has a strange extension like CRDOWNLOAD? It’s not a familiar format like .doc, .pdf or .jpeg. Instead, it’s something new and can leave you wondering what it is and how to open it.

Well, a CRDOWNLOAD file is simply a temporarily downloaded format by Google Chrome for incomplete downloads. When you start downloading a file in Chrome, it creates a new file with a .CRDOWNLOAD extension which stands for Chrome Download. This file extension refers to an incomplete download file, and it is managed by the Chrome browser.

Chrome adds the extension to the file while downloading, so the user knows that the download of the file they started is not complete. This extension is used to store data of the file that hasn’t finished downloading completely. Once the download completes, the .CRDOWNLOAD extension is removed, and the file is ready for use.

In some cases, you may have attempted to download a file but accidentally cancelled it, which results in the partial file being saved with the CRDOWNLOAD extension. In this scenario, you might need to delete the incomplete file and start the download again.

It is important to note that CRDOWNLOAD files are not playable or viewable. They are not intended to be opened by the user, as they are merely temporary files. Also, simply changing the file name’s extension will not make it a useable file either. Instead, you have to resume the download of the file from the download manager of the browser.

In conclusion, a CRDOWNLOAD file extension generally means a partially downloaded file. Chrome browser uses this extension when there is an incomplete download. However, it can be bothersome to some users who have no idea what it is or how to open it. Now, we hope that this article has shed light on what CRDOWNLOAD files are and what you will need to do whenever you come across one.