Opening BEXPK Files

The BEXPK file type is primarily associated with Pretty Good Privacy (PGP).

BEXPKFile Extension BEXPK
File extension: BEXPK
File type:  Binary Extracted Public Key

What is a BEXPK file?

BEXPK files mostly belong to Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) by PGP Corporation. Use our "Online BEXPK Text Viewer" below to analyze your BEXPK file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a BEXPK file

You need a suitable software like Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) to open a BEXPK file. You need a suitable software like Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) from PGP Corporation to open a BEXPK file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your BEXPK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BEXPK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Unable to Open a .BEXPK File? Quick Solutions:

BEXPK files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: These Binary Extracted Public Keys are used for secure communication. If received from IT or a colleague, it suggests Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) software.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect its first bytes:
    • Binary data with PGP packet tags confirms a binary key.
    • Readable text like -----BEGIN PGP indicates an ASCII-armored key.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original encryption program is usually required. Try importing it using Symantec Encryption Desktop, GnuPG, or Kleopatra, or ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for BEXPK File Extension

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The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: PGP Binary Extracted Public Key
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Network Associates\PGPNT\PGPkeys.exe %1

ProgramID: PGP Binary Extracted Public Key
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SECURITY\PGP\PGP Corporation\PGP802eng\pgpkeys.exe %1

ProgramID: PGP Binary Extracted Public Key
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PGP Corporation\PGP for Windows XP\pgpkeys.exe %1


a bexpk Binary Extracted Public Key is a special file format by PGP Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BEXPK files

  • Associate the BEXPK file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open binary extracted public keys. Because only the current version supports the latest BEXPK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the PGP Corporation manufacturer website after an available Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) update.
  • To make sure that your BEXPK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .BEXPK file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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