File Extension Database

Open PFILE File

A PFILE extension is used in a file that has been protected with Microsoft Rights Management (RMS), an application used to encrypt and protect a user's digital information.

PFILE contains a file, such as a .VSDX or .DOC file, that has been RMS encrypted.

An important detail to know is that PFILE files are protected in a generic way, while PPDF, PTXT and PJPG files are protected as read-only.

If you find a PFILE file or receive it as an email and the Rights Management (RMS) sharing application is installed on your computer, you can view a protected file by simply double-clicking it.

When RMS is installed, you can simply double-click the file to open it. Obviously you will be asked for a username and password, which would confirm that you are authorized to view the file.

Microsoft Rights Management and Azure Information Protection are equivalent and compatible with each other.

To use a PFILE file you must have the following software installed on your system:

Microsoft Rights Management

How Can I Open PFILE File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PFILE file is to find a PFILE file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PFILE file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PFILE file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PFILE file opener then try to search online for "PFILE viewer", "application to open PFILE file" or "open PFILE file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PFILE file

How Can I Open PFILE File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PFILE file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PFILE file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PFILE file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PFILE file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PFILE file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PFILE file then try to search for "PFILE viewer", "application to open PFILE file" or "read PFILE file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PFILE file

How Can I Open PFILE File on Android

If you downloaded a PFILE file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PFILE file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PFILE".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PFILE viewer", "PFILE file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PFILE File on iPhone or iPad

To open PFILE File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PFILE file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PFILE". This way you can find apps which can open PFILE files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PFILE viewer" or "PFILE file" online in your favorite search engine.