Files with pkpass extension are electronic versions of tickets for Apple Wallet/Passbook platform for iOS (iPhone, iPad) devices. Used as a digital pass for movie tickets, loyalty cards, boarding passes etc.
Software that open pkpass file
PKPASS file extension - Apple Wallet pass data
What is pkpass file? How to open pkpass files?
File extension pkpass is exclusively related to a special format for Apple Wallet/Passbook service for iOS devices as well as macOS (formerly OS X), which allows users to manage their boarding passes, movie tickets, loyalty cards in an electronic form.
The Wallet app (Passbook) is integral part of the system since iOS 6 and OS X 10.8.
These passes (pkpass) are typically distributed via e-mail messages directly to devices (iPhone, iPad, macOS) when a purchase is made at a vendor that supports this service.
The pkpass file is a ZIP archive that contains the following data in a structured manner.
- icon.png
- logo.png
- thumbnail.png
- pass.json
- manifest.json
- signature
The files within the archive have specific names to denote their function within the service. A preview of the ticket is saved in the thumbnail.png file, so users on desktop platforms may simply extract the file and view it using any graphics viewer.
MIME types:
application/vnd.apple.pkpass
Updated: May 20, 2022
The default software associated to open pkpass file:
Apple Wallet for Mac (Apple Pay) 
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
Apple Wallet for Mac (Apple Pay) allows users to manage boarding passes, movie tickets, retail coupons, loyalty cards, and more in one place on their Apple Mac computers.
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
Apple Wallet is used to manage boarding passes, movie tickets, retail coupons, loyalty cards, and more in one place. Then you can scan your iPhone or iPod touch to check in for a flight, get into a movie, and redeem a coupon. You can also see when your coupons expire, where your concert seats are, and the balance left on that all-important coffee bar card.
List of software applications associated to the .pkpass file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open pkpass file, edit pkpass file, convert pkpass file, view pkpass file, play pkpass file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open pkpass file - Apple Wallet pass data
Programs supporting the exension pkpass on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open pkpass file action.
