A pvk file extension is related to universal file format used to store private keys.

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Software that open pvk file

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PVK file extension - Private key

What is pvk file? How to open pvk files?

File type specification:

Encoded and encrypted file type icon Encoded and encrypted file type

The pvk file extension is is associated with the universal file format used to authenticate users.

The pvk file stores a private key. It is a small data file protected with encryption.

The default software associated to open pvk file:

OpenSSL  Multiplatform software

OpenSSL is toolkit used for implementing the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL v2/v3) and Transport Layer Security (TLS v1) protocols.

Help how to open:

This file type is not meant to be opened directly, there is no software that could open and work with it directly, or there is no information available in public sources about opening this file type. This is usually the case of some internal data files, caches, temporary files etc.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .pvk file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

Related links:

OpenSSL Project website

List of software applications associated to the .pvk file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open pvk file, edit pvk file, convert pvk file, view pvk file, play pvk file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting pvk files.

Software that open pvk file - Private key

Programs supporting the exension pvk on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about OpenSSL for open pvk file action.

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