Open PGP File

PGP extension files can take various types of formats, some of them are listed below

PGP Security Key

In this case, a PGP file is a Security Key or digital signature that verifies a user's identity.

PGP is used to decrypt a file encrypted with Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) software, which ensures that protected files can only be opened by authorized users.

More about Pretty Good Privacy

Pretty Good Privacy is an encryption program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication.

PGP software is used to sign, encrypt, and decrypt text, email, files, directories, and entire disk partitions, and to enhance the security of email communications.

AutoCAD Program Parameters File

In this section, PGP is a file used by AutoCAD, an engineering design and documentation CAD application.

More about AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a commercial and proprietary computer-aided drafting and design software application.

Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was released as a desktop application running on microcomputers with internal graphics drivers.

The PGP contains external command definitions, which allow users to run custom commands in AutoCAD.

PGP can be used to run external programs and Windows commands through the AutoCAD interface.

The PGP file is also used to define aliases, or shortcuts, for commands with verbose syntax.

PGP files are stored by default in a file called acad.pgp.

Each command specifies the alias for the command, an executable to run, process flags, display prompt options, and a return code when the command completes.

Software to open and work with a PGP file

• PGP Desktop (Not available)
• Autodesk AutoCAD