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P12 File Extension

P12 file extension is created by RSA Laboratories, also known as Personal Information Exchange File. P12 has been classified as Web Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open P12 files in Microsoft Certificate Manager program.



Personal Information Exchange File Type

Personal Information Exchange File Type
Extension .p12
Developer RSA Laboratories
Popularity 5.0 (139 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-pkcs12
Default Program Microsoft Certificate Manager
Category Web Files
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a P12 File Type?

P12 stores a private key that encrypts the information so that it can only be decrypted by the corresponding public key. Data encrypted with the public key can only be decrypted by the private key. This helps validate the source of the transmitted information.



Free online P12 Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .P12 (Personal Information Exchange File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to P12, merge, split and compare the P12 files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



P12 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Personal Information Exchange File .P12 File Extensions while opening the .P12 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open P12 Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Personal Information Exchange File on your system such as Microsoft Certificate Manager.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Certificate Manager program for *.p12 (Personal Information Exchange File) files.

    Associate P12 Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.P12 (e.g example.p12) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Certificate Manager program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .p12 files.

    Associate P12 Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.P12 (e.g example.p12) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Certificate Manager program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Certificate Manager extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related P12 File Extensions

P12 default file extension is .P12 and other similer related extensions are:



All Platform Software Programs for P12 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the P12 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open P12 File on Windows

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Microsoft Certificate Manager image. Microsoft Certificate Manager 000 for Windows Included with OS Microsoft
QuickPar image. QuickPar 000 for Windows Free QuickPar
Adobe Reader image. Adobe Reader DC 2018 for Windows Freeware Adobe

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P12 File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Apple Keychain Access image. Apple Keychain Access 10 for MacOs Bundled Apple
Adobe Reader image. Adobe Reader DC 2018 for MacOs Freeware Adobe

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P12 file on Linux

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux Commercial Adobe
Adobe Reader image. Adobe Reader DC 2018 for Linux Freeware Adobe

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P12 file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P12 file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen P12 file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

P12 file extension icon image.About P12 - Personal Information Exchange File

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Updated 11/1/2024


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