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Convert PKPASS to ZIP

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 25, 2026
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Is it possible to convert PKPASS to ZIP?
Yes - PKPASS converts to ZIP.

Copy the .pkpass file and rename the copy to .zip; then open it with 7-Zip, WinRAR, Windows Explorer, or macOS Archive Utility to browse pass.json and the bundled images. No conversion software is needed - the file is already a ZIP.

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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert PKPASS to ZIP?

A PKPASS file is defined as a ZIP-based digitally signed pass bundle (Apple Wallet, 2012). Its first bytes are the standard ZIP header (PK). People rename it to access pass.json for ticket data, extract the barcode image for printing, or troubleshoot a pass that will not install in Wallet.

How to convert PKPASS to ZIP

7-Zip OPEN-SOURCE

Right-click the .pkpass and choose Open archive in 7-Zip - it reads the ZIP structure without any renaming; or rename a copy to .zip first and open normally.

WinRAR APP

Rename a copy of the .pkpass to .zip and open it in WinRAR to browse the contents.

macOS Archive Utility FREE

Rename a copy of the .pkpass to .zip and double-click; Archive Utility extracts the folder containing pass.json and all image assets.

About these formats

.PKPASS Apple Wallet Pass (formerly Passbook)

A PKPASS file is a digital pass for Apple Wallet - a boarding pass, event ticket, coupon or loyalty card. On iPhone, tap the attachment and choose Add to drop it into the built-in Wallet…

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.ZIP ZIP Archive

A ZIP file is a compressed archive that stores one or more files in a single smaller package. On Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android you can open it without installing anything - just…

Open .ZIP details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Editing pass.json and repackaging the archive will not produce a working pass - Apple Wallet verifies the PKCS#7 signature against manifest.json and rejects any modified bundle.
  • Inside you will find pass.json (ticket data and barcode payload), manifest.json (SHA-1 hashes), signature (detached PKCS#7), and image assets at standard and @2x/@3x sizes.
  • Do not upload boarding passes or event tickets to online tools - the barcode encodes your booking reference and personal data.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open the .pkpass directly without renaming?
Yes, with 7-Zip on Windows: right-click the .pkpass and choose Open archive; 7-Zip reads the ZIP structure regardless of extension.
Where is the barcode value inside the ZIP?
In pass.json, under the barcode or barcodes key; the message field contains the encoded string.
Can I re-sign the pass after editing it?
Only the original issuer can sign a valid pass - they hold the Apple-issued pass type certificate required to generate the PKCS#7 signature.