What is a .WKDOWNLOAD file?
A .WKDOWNLOAD file is a type of file used by the GNOME Epiphany web browser, which is also known simply as GNOME Web. This file extension is used when a file is still being downloaded or if the download has been paused. Essentially, it acts as a temporary placeholder for the file that is being downloaded, whether that's a document, an image, a video, or any other type of file.
When you start downloading a file in Epiphany, the browser temporarily renames the file with the .wkdownload extension. For instance, if you were downloading a video file named "movie.mp4," during the download process, it would appear as "movie.mp4.wkdownload." This renaming indicates that the file is not yet fully downloaded and therefore cannot be opened or used as you would a complete file.
If you see a .WKDOWNLOAD file, it means one of two things: either the download is still ongoing, or it was paused or interrupted before finishing. If you have the GNOME Epiphany browser installed on your computer, you can simply double-click on the .WKDOWNLOAD file to resume the download. Once the download is complete, Epiphany will automatically remove the .wkdownload extension, restoring the file to its original name and extension, making it accessible for use.
To handle a .WKDOWNLOAD file, you need to have the GNOME Epiphany web browser installed on your computer. This is the primary program that recognizes and processes these files. There are no other known programs that can open or resume the download of a .WKDOWNLOAD file, as this extension is specifically associated with the GNOME Epiphany browser.
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