Home » System Files, P » PFX

Basic information about PFX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PFX（*.PFX or *.pfx）, 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 PFX file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the PFX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PFX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PFX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PFX file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PFX file extension: PKCS #12 Certificate File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PFX files
File type	PKCS #12 Certificate File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PFX file is a PKCS #12 Certificate File. Encrypted security file that stores secure certificates used to authenticate a person or device, such as a computer or web server; requires a password to be opened; can be installed by right-clicking the file and selecting "Install PFX."
Windows	Adobe Acrobat DC Microsoft Certificate Manager Microsoft Certificate Import Wizard Adobe Reader Microsoft Windows
macOS	Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Reader Mac OS X

2.Detail information about PFX file extension: First Choice Word Processing Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PFX files
File type	First Choice Word Processing Document	Category	Text Files
Developer	SoftKey PFS	File format	Binary
Description	PFX file is a First Choice Word Processing Document developed by SoftKey PFS.
Windows	SoftKey PFS:First Choice

Can't open a PFX 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.PFX”。

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 PFX extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PFX 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 PFX 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 PFX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PFX 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 PFX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PFX 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.