File Extension Library


.PKCS12 File Extension

  • Category: Encoded and encrypted Files

What are .PKCS12 files and how to open them?

Can't open .PKCS12 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 .PKCS12 file.

What is a .PKCS12 file extension?

.PKCS12 file extension has been classified as Encoded and encrypted Files.

.PKCS12 is Personal information exchange data

The pkcs12 file extension is related to the personal information exchange data format.

This standard specifies a portable format for storing or transporting a user's private keys, certificates, miscellaneous secrets, etc.

MIME types:
application/x-pkcs12


How to open:

Use OpenSSL apps to work with *.pkcs12 files.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats seems to be impossible.

How to fix problems with .PKCS12 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PKCS12 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PKCS12 file format
  2. You need to check the .PKCS12 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)