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Basic information about P7B file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension P7B（*.P7B or *.p7b）, 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 P7B file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the P7B file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the P7B file with their brief description and a list of programs that support P7B file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the P7B file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the P7B file?
  • How to open a P7B file?
  • What programs do I need to open a P7B file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a P7B file?
  • How to convert P7B files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to P7B file format?


1.Detail information about P7B file extension: PKCS #7 Certificate File

File type PKCS #7 Certificate File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description P7B file is a PKCS #7 Certificate File. Security file that stores secure certificates used to authenticate a person or device, such as a computer or Web server; similar to a Base-64 (.CER) certificate, but uses different formatting; can be installed using the Certificate Import Wizard by right-clicking the file and selecting "Install Certificate."
Software programs that will open, edit or convert P7B files

Windows		 Microsoft Certificate Manager
Microsoft Certificate Import Wizard
Adobe Reader
Microsoft Windows

macOS		 Apple Keychain Access
Adobe Reader
Mac OS X

Linux		 Adobe Reader



Can't open a P7B 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.P7B”。

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 P7B extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support P7B 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 P7B 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 P7B file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a P7B 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 P7B file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the P7B file is damaged.
  • Whether the P7B file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the P7B file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the P7B file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the P7B file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a P7B file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a P7B file.

If the P7B 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.