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Open PKPASS File

The PKPASS format files were created by Apple to digitally store credit cards, loyalty cards, flight tickets and the like.

PKPASS files have become a de facto standard and are officially opened with the Apple Passbook app, pre-installed on all iPhones.

In the case of Android mobiles, they do not come with an app that opens them, however, there are applications on Google Play that can open them without problems.

In general terms, PKPASS files are ZIP-type files that contain everything necessary to generate the ticket or loyalty card, and in practice this means several PNG images, JSON files and others.

It is important to know that the content of the PKPASS file is encrypted to prevent it from being modified by the user, although this does not apply to some of its components such as images included in the banknote or some of the texts.

Finally, there is little that can be done manually with a PKPASS file, it only takes an application to open, interpret and display it on the screen.

In iOS 6 higher that is the job of Passbook, while in Android there are "unofficial" applications that do exactly the same.

How Can I Open PKPASS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PKPASS file is to find a PKPASS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PKPASS 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 PKPASS 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 PKPASS file opener then try to search online for "PKPASS viewer", "application to open PKPASS file" or "open PKPASS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PKPASS file

How Can I Open PKPASS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PKPASS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PKPASS 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 PKPASS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PKPASS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PKPASS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PKPASS file then try to search for "PKPASS viewer", "application to open PKPASS file" or "read PKPASS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PKPASS file

How Can I Open PKPASS File on Android

If you downloaded a PKPASS 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 PKPASS 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 "PKPASS".
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 "PKPASS viewer", "PKPASS 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 PKPASS File on iPhone or iPad

To open PKPASS 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 PKPASS 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 "PKPASS". This way you can find apps which can open PKPASS 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 "PKPASS viewer" or "PKPASS file" online in your favorite search engine.