File Extension Library


.PKPASS File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Misc Files
  • Format: Zip

What are .PKPASS files and how to open them?

Can't open .PKPASS 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 .PKPASS file.

What is a .PKPASS file extension?

.PKPASS file extension is created by Apple. .PKPASS has been classified as Misc Files. The format of .PKPASS file is Zip.

.PKPASS is Passbook Pass File

A PKPASS file is a file used by Passbook, an iOS 6 app used for saving boarding passes, coupons, loyalty cards, movie tickets, and other passes. It may contain a pass provided by a vendor (e.g., Starbucks, Delta Air Lines, etc.) or a custom user-generated pass. PKPASS files can be used to track confirmation codes, logins, balances, and other information.

PKPASS files can be imported into Passbook simply by downloading them with Safari on your iPhone. Vendors that distribute passes must digitally sign them to verify the issuer of the pass.

PKPASS files are actually .ZIP files that contain logo images, pass formatting information, and a digital signature. If you want to view the contents of a PKPASS file, you can rename the ".pkpass" extension to ".zip" then use a Zip program to extract the files.

NOTE: An Android app called PassWallet can also open and manage PKPASS files.

List of all softwares that can open the Passbook Pass File
iOS
Apple Passbook
Android
Above Mobile Limited PassWallet

How to fix problems with .PKPASS files

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