File Extension Library


.PKEY File Extension

  • Developer by: Elcor Software
  • Category: Encoded Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .PKEY files and how to open them?

Can't open .PKEY 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 .PKEY file.

What is a .PKEY file extension?

.PKEY file extension is created by Elcor Software. .PKEY has been classified as Encoded Files. The format of .PKEY file is Binary.

.PKEY is PowerKey Encrypted File

File created by Powerkey, a highly advanced encryption toolkit with a number of unique features; created and saved as encrypted packages by Powerkey; can be used to used to hide and keep secret sensitive or private files on PCs.

Powerkey can carry out block encryptions of files and folders using any one of 8 well-known crypto algorithms, then compressing the data using a zip method. Upon completion of the encryption process, the user receives a file with the extension ".pkey".

List of all softwares that can open the PowerKey Encrypted File
Windows
Elcor Software PowerKey

How to fix problems with .PKEY files

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