PWL File Extension

The PWL file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the Windows Password List. PWL is classified as a System Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PWL files in ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery program.

Windows Password List File Type

What is a PWL File Type?

PWL files are used to auto-authenticate users on the login screen after they have checked the box; Remind-you of the password; option.

The PWL files are similar to .KEYCHAIN files in Mac OS X.

Free Online PWL Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online PWL tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare PWL files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .PWL (Windows Password List) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your PWL files directly from your device with ease.

PWL Converter

Open PWL

Edit PWL

Compare PWL Files

Merge PWL Files

Split PWL Files

PWL Metadata Viewer

PWL Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Password List .PWL File Extensions while opening the .PWL files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PWL Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Password List on your system such as ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery.
2. Associate default Elcomsoft Proactive System Password Recovery ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery program for *.pwl (Windows Password List) files.
   
   

   Associate PWL Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PWL (e.g example.pwl) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Elcomsoft Proactive System Password Recovery ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pwl files.
   
   

Related PWL File Extensions

PWL default file extension is .PWL and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PWL File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PWL files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PWL File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery 000 for Windows	Free Trial	ElcomSoft Proactive System Password Recovery

Open PWL File on Mac OS

Open PWL file on Linux

Open PWL file on Web

Open PWL file on iOS

Open PWL file on Android

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About PWL - Windows Password List