Convert DAT to PEM
| File Extension | DAT |
| Full Name | Program Data Format |
Although commonly the .dat extension was used for a native data file, the extension .dat is currently associated with several types of files. This is because of the popularity of the characters and many companies like Piriform are coming up with their own implementations of .dat file to store data pertaining to their proprietary software.
| File Extension | PEM |
| Full Name | Privacy Enhanced Mail Security Certificate Format |
Files with the .PEM extension contain certificates encoded in accordance to the Base64 standard, which is used for verifying trusted websites, for example in the X.509 standard, using a certificate base. PEM certification files are generated automatically, and they should not be opened or edited manually.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DAT") to another (referred to as "PEM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DAT file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DAT to format PEM becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DAT to PEM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DAT and transforming it into format PEM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DAT to PEM converters.
Conversion from DAT to PEM
DAT to PEM
How to convert the DAT file to PEM?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DAT to PEM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DAT file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DAT, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DAT file to the application
- Select the output format of the PEM file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file PEM on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted PEM file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DAT format:
Other conversions
to the PEM format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.