File Extension Database

Open PPK File

The PPK extension file is a file created by PuTTYgen or known by its trade name, PuTTY Key Generator, which is a program used to generate keys for public key cryptography.

The PPK file stores a private key generated by the program.

The PPK file is used to allow secure communication with a remote entity that has the corresponding public key.

PPK files are used by PuTTY, a free SSH and Telnet client.

PPK files can also be opened using WinSCP, an SFTP and FTP client for Windows.

You can set the location of the PPK file when creating a new connection in WinSCP by selecting Advanced ? SSH ? Authentication ? Private key file.

Software to open and work with a PPK file

PuTTY Generator

How Can I Open PPK File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PPK File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PPK File on Android

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

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

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