RESUME File

What are RESUME files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a RESUME file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your RESUME files.

What is a RESUME file?

The .resume file format is used by Netscape SmartDownload to save digital media with partially downloaded content. These RESUME files are classified as temporary files that may also be generated by other download management tools and applets aside from the Netscape SmartDownload application.A RESUME file may contain data associated with the media file that's currently being downloaded by Netscape SmartDownload. These .resume files are normally stored in the same directory where the user chose to download the associated media files.Opening these .resume files by using the application that created it may instruct the program to continue the download process for the associated media. These RESUME files may also contain code that's relevant to the Web directory location of the corresponding media file among other pieces of information, which can allow Netscape SmartDownload to properly download the file, or to continue with the download process without issues (in case the download process abruptly stops for any reason).

How to open RESUME files

Important: Different programs may use files with the RESUME file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your RESUME file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested two different RESUME openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 31, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of RESUME files. Remember, different programs may use RESUME files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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