How to open .pcap file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .pcap file. The full name of the file is Packet Capture Data. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Wireshark.

.pcap file extension (Packet Capture Data)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Data Files Wireshark Packet Capture Data
RateRateRate
Programs using this file extension: .pcap
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Wireshark
  • Netresec NetworkMiner
  • WinDump
MAC OS
MAC
  • Wireshark
Linux
Linux
  • Wireshark
  • Netresec NetworkMiner
  • tcpdump


The file extension .pcap can be used by another programs. If you have some useful information about .pcap file type that may help other users HowOpen.org, please send them to us and we’ll update our database.

Visiting our website you are probably asking yourself:
  • What application can open .pcap file?
  • How to open .pcap file?
  • What is .pcap file?
  • How can I convert .pcap file?
  • Where can I find informations about .pcap file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)
We hope we have given you enough informations about this file type. Otherwise you can search some informations about .pcap extension on Wikipedia.org.