File Extension Library


.PEM File Extension

  • Category: Web Files

What are .PEM files and how to open them?

Can't open .PEM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PEM file.

What is a .PEM file extension?

.PEM file extension has been classified as Web Files.

.PEM is Privacy Enhanced Mail Certificate

Base64-encoded certificate file, such as a PEM-encoded X509 certificate; used to authenticate a secure website; typically imported from a Unix-based Apache Web server and compatible with OpenSSL applications.

PEM certificate files are generated automatically and are not meant to be opened or edited manually. Some secure websites may ask users to upload a PEM file (possibly sent in an e-mail) in order to authenticate their identity.

List of all softwares that can open the Privacy Enhanced Mail Certificate
Windows
Microsoft IIS
Mac
Apple Keychain Access
Apache Web Server
Linux
Apache Web Server

How to fix problems with .PEM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PEM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PEM file format
  2. You need to check the .PEM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)