How to open PPK files
Did your computer fail to open a PPK file? We explain what PPK files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a PPK file?
The PPK file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the PPK file type for different types of data.
We are aware of 1 different use of the PPK extension, which you can read more about below.
PuTTY Private Key
Through our analysis of PPK files, we know that one use of the format is PuTTY Private Key. 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 PPK files
These apps are known to open certain types of PPK files. Since many different programs may use PPK files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific PPK file.
 | PuTTY | User submitted |
 | PuTTY suite | User submitted |
 | TeraPad | User submitted |
 | ACS2000 | User submitted |
| Xming portable PuTTY | User submitted |
| Hangul PuTTY | User submitted |
| SailPack-Viewer | User submitted |
| Pageant | User submitted |
| Presentation Package Player | User submitted |
| Smart card bundle | User submitted |