Private Key Converter

Convert SSL private keys between different formats (PEM, PKCS#1, PKCS#8, DER) and extract public keys

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Example Keys

RSA Private Key (PKCS#1)

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-----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY-----...

Private Key (PKCS#8)

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-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----...

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Paste a private key and click “Convert Key Formats” to see all available format conversions.

Key Format Information
PKCS#1
RSA-specific private key format. Uses “RSA PRIVATE KEY” headers.
PKCS#8
Algorithm-agnostic private key format. Uses “PRIVATE KEY” headers.
OpenSSH
OpenSSH private key format. Uses “OPENSSH PRIVATE KEY” headers.
PEM
Generic term for Base64-encoded keys with headers/footers.

Security Notice

  • • All conversions happen locally in your browser - keys never leave your device
  • • Always keep your private keys secure and never share them
  • • This tool provides format conversion only - it doesn't validate key security
  • • Use strong, randomly generated keys for production environments
  • • Different formats may have varying compatibility with different applications
About This Tool

Convert SSL private keys between different formats (PEM, PKCS#1, PKCS#8, DER) and extract public keys

Privacy & Security

  • • All file processing happens locally in your browser
  • • Your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any server
  • • No data collection, tracking, or storage of your files
  • • Works completely offline once the page is loaded

Keywords

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