PKCS12

Basic information about PKCS12 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PKCS12（*.PKCS12 or *.pkcs12）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PKCS12 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PKCS12 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PKCS12 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PKCS12 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PKCS12 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PKCS12 file?
How to open a PKCS12 file?
What programs do I need to open a PKCS12 file?
What programs help to create and edit a PKCS12 file?
How to convert PKCS12 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PKCS12 file format?

1.Detail information about PKCS12 file extension: Personal Information Exchange

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PKCS12 files
File type	Personal Information Exchange	Category	Encoded Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PKCS12 file is a Personal Information Exchange. PKCS12 filename suffix is mostly used for Personal Information Exchange files. PKCS12 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS system platform. Mac OS X is by far the most used program for working with PKCS12 files. Software named Mac OS X was created by Apple, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PKCS12 files, check the developer’s official website.
macOS	Mac OS X

Can't open a PKCS12 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PKCS12”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PKCS12 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PKCS12 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of PKCS12 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a PKCS12 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PKCS12 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PKCS12 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the PKCS12 file is damaged.
Whether the PKCS12 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the PKCS12 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the PKCS12 file format is incompletely.
Whether the PKCS12 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PKCS12 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PKCS12 file.

If the PKCS12 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.