Personal Information Exchange File
General Information
| Title | P12 File Extension |
| Extension | .p12 |
| Full Form | Personal Information Exchange File |
| File Type | Security Certificate |
| Developer | RSA Laboratories |
| MIME Type | application/x-pkcs12 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store certificates |
| Additional Functions | Secure exchange |
| Features | Encryption, Authentication |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High security |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Authentication | Yes |
| Email Signing | Yes |
| Code Signing | Yes |
| SSL/TLS | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Private key exposure |
| Best Practices | Strong password, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| PKCS#12 Standard | 1996 |
| Latest Update | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pfx, .cer, .crt, .key |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 OpenSSL |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Keychain Access |
Free | Mac |
 Adobe Acrobat |
Paid | Windows, Mac |