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Basic information about SKR file

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

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


1.Detail information about SKR file extension: PGP Private Keyring

File type PGP Private Keyring Category
Developer Symantec File format Text
Description SKR file is a PGP Private Keyring developed by Symantec. An SKR file is a private keyring created by PGP Desktop Home, data encryption software used to secure a user's confidential digital information. It contains ASCII private keys used for decrypting PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encrypted files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKR files

Windows		 PGP Desktop Home or other compatible PGP application
Pretty Good Privacy

macOS		 PGP Desktop Home or other compatible PGP application
Pretty Good Privacy



Can't open a SKR 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.SKR”。

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 SKR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SKR 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.