# Partial File Downloader

> Download a portion of a file instead of the entire file.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/partial-file-downloader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/partial-file-downloader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `partial-file-downloader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jesse
- **Category:** download-management
- **Daily users:** 11
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-26
- **First published:** 2024-09-25
- **Size:** 9.15 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/partial-file-downloader/)

## Description

Allows users to download specific parts of a file by defining a byte range. Whether you need a portion of a large video file or a section of a dataset, this extension helps you efficiently download only the part you need. Just enter the file URL, set the start and end byte range, and download the selected portion.

Features:

Download only a portion of a file by specifying a byte range.
Enter the file URL and select the byte range for partial download.
Simple, intuitive interface for easy partial file downloading.
Perfect for saving bandwidth and focusing on specific sections of large files.

How to Use:

Click on the extension icon to open the popup.
Enter the file URL and specify the start and end byte range.
Press the "Download Partial File" button.
The specified portion of the file will be downloaded based on the byte range.

## Rankings

- #32,743 — Overall
- #76 — file

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `downloads`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows management of download operations but generally doesn't severely affect security unless misused.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/partial-file-downloader)