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.PKK File Extension

  • Developer by: Simon Tatham
  • Category: Encoded and encrypted Files

What are .PKK files and how to open them?

Can't open .PKK 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 .PKK file.

What is a .PKK file extension?

.PKK file extension is created by Simon Tatham. .PKK has been classified as Encoded and encrypted Files.

.PKK is PuTTYgen private key

The pkk file extension is associated with the PuTTYgen, which is a part of the PuTTY. The PuTTYgen is a RSA and DSA key generation utility.

The pkk file contains private key.


How to open:

Use PuTTY to work with *.pkk files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .pkk file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .PKK files

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