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SSL Converter

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Export Certificate

Download certificate files as a ZIP archive

Import Certificate

Upload a ZIP file containing certificate files

About SSL Converter

Our free SSL Converter transforms certificates between PEM, DER, PKCS#12 (PFX), and PKCS#7 formats. Convert certificates for different server platforms, extract certificates from PFX bundles, or combine cert + key into a single file.

How to Use

  1. 1Paste your certificate and optionally the private key.
  2. 2Select the output format (PEM, DER, PKCS#12, PKCS#7).
  3. 3Click "Convert" and download the converted file.

Use Cases

  • Convert certs for different server platforms
  • Extract certs from PFX bundles
  • Combine cert + key for load balancers
  • Convert between encoding formats

Technical Details

Input Formats

  • PEM, DER, PKCS#12, PKCS#7
  • Certificate, key, chain support

Output Formats

  • PEM, DER, PKCS#12, PKCS#7
  • Multiple conversion options

Tips & Best Practices

  • Keep PFX passwords secure — they protect your private key
  • When importing, ensure all intermediate certificates are included
  • Use PEM format for web servers, PFX/P12 for Windows systems

Frequently Asked Questions

PEM is Base64-encoded text. DER is binary format. Both contain the same certificate data.
PKCS#12 format that bundles certificate, private key, and intermediates into a single encrypted file.
Yes, PKCS#12 files require a password for encryption. Choose a strong password.

Video Tutorial

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