How to open a .p7s file in Windows

If you received a .p7s file and cannot open it, you are not alone. These files are commonly used for signed email attachments and official documents.

A .p7s file is not a normal file. It is a signed container that may include PDF, Word or other documents inside.

Why you cannot open .p7s files

Most Windows systems do not support .p7s files directly. That is why double-clicking the file usually does not show anything useful.

Simple way to open a .p7s file

The easiest way is to use a viewer tool that can extract the real content inside the file.

You can use this tool:
P7S Viewer - Open .p7s files

Steps

  1. Download the viewer
  2. Open your .p7s file
  3. Extract the content