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PART files: what are they and how do I open them?

part file icon Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.

.part file type #1: Incomplete download

Files that have a .part extension are typically those that have been partially downloaded from the internet. Once the download process is completed, the original extension is reinstated. It's important to note that until the download is fully completed, the files cannot be used properly and are often corrupted.

Further details:

A part file or partial download is a file that has only been partially downloaded from the internet.

This files are usually the result of interrupted or paused download, before it is completed. Sometimes they act as placeholders to reserve the space for download.

These files cannot be opened or used until the download is resumed and completed. Once the download is finished, the .part extension is removed and the file can be accessed normally.

Open file with:

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Firefox

A popular free web browser from Mozilla

Go!Zilla icon

Go!Zilla

A HTPP/FTP download manager for Windows

Free Download Manager icon

Free Download Manager

A download accelerator and manager for Microsoft Windows

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JDownloader

Popular software for download files from various internet services

.part file type #2: PTC Pro/Engineer CAD part

Files with .part file extension can be mainly found as various parts/models designed and made with programs like Pro/Engineer or its successor Creo Elements/Pro.

Further details:

The part file extension was used by Pro/Engineer, a Windows program for files that contained data about mechanical parts used in project. Pro/Engineer was replaced by Creo/Parametric software.

MIME types:
application/pro_eng

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Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)

Set of 3D CAD/CAM/CAE design tools from PTC

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.part" has the file extension "part". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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