Cant open Handbrake download file on Apple Mac M1

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iank
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Cant open Handbrake download file on Apple Mac M1

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Description of problem or question:

When i download the Handbrake file Version 1.4 and attempt to open it, i get this error message:

There is no application set to open the document “Unconfirmed 827740.crdownload”.

handbrake worked well on my prior 2014 Apple Macbook Pro. I am attempting to download it on a new M1 Apple macbook pro. Any suggestions to overcome this challenge are welcome!

Steps to reproduce the problem (If Applicable):

Attempted multiple times over the last few weeks. Same error message every time.


HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0):

Downloading Handbrake v 1.4 from https://handbrake.fr/

Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Creators Update):

Big Sur 11.4


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rollin_eng
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Re: Cant open Handbrake download file on Apple Mac M1

Post by rollin_eng »

Are you sure the download completed?
tlindgren
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Re: Cant open Handbrake download file on Apple Mac M1

Post by tlindgren »

Yeah, file is DEFINITELY not finished downloading.

The crdownload extension is specifically used by Chrome (and most Chromium-based) browser for files that are still being downloaded, there are no other known users of this extension. The Unconfirmed part is also what Chrome does during download, to try to make it impossible to miss.

It'll get renamed to the correct filename when/if the download finishes. So either wait until it finishes or download it again.
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