How to open PGP files
Did your computer fail to open a PGP file? We explain what PGP files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a PGP file?
The PGP file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the PGP file type for different types of data.
We are aware of 2 different uses of the PGP extension, which you can read more about below.
PGP symmetric key encrypted message
Through our analysis of PGP files, we know that one use of the format is PGP symmetric key encrypted message. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Public Keyring (v2)
Through our analysis of PGP files, we know that one use of the format is Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Public Keyring (v2). We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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Software that will open, convert or fix PGP files
These apps are known to open certain types of PGP files. Since many different programs may use PGP files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific PGP file.
 | PowerArchiver | Verified |
 | PGP Desktop | User submitted |
 | Symantec Encryption Desktop | User submitted |
 | PGP | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Office | User submitted |
 | Direct Show Ogg Vorbis Filter | User submitted |
 | PGPfreeware | User submitted |
 | PKZIP | User submitted |
 | PGP Personal Privacy | User submitted |
 | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver | User submitted |