Can I delete downloaded .APK files?

[JoeSchmoe007]

I am an Android newbie.

I downloaded the same app from developer's website (not from the Android market). I didn't realize a first that download was successful an repeated it several times. Then coworker pointed to me that I had to swipe on top status bar and then I saw these packages and installed one of them. However, several .APK files still stayed in the list

I then browsed my phone from my PC and found on one of the drives that are added when phones connects a folder call "download" and inside that folder were following files (app name is replaced by me):

Appname.apk
Appname-1.apk
Appname-2.apk
Appname-3.apk

Are these files safe to delete? Also, how can I tell if these are stored on SD card or on the device itself?

[NoLegs]

You can delete them.

[matias457]

Basically any .APK files are safe to delete. They are just package files that would install the App.

the "File Expert" App can do a very nice job of letting you go to the "download" folder to delete the .APK files you want to.