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What is PEM/DER Converter?

Convert certificates and keys between PEM (Base64 text) and DER (binary) formats. Some servers and tools require one format; others require the other. Drop a file in, pick the target format, and download the converted result.

Quick Start Guide

  1. 1Upload a PEM or DER file, or paste PEM text.
  2. 2Select the target format.
  3. 3Download the converted file.

Capabilities

  • PEM to DER conversion
  • DER to PEM conversion
  • Certificate and key file support
  • Drag-and-drop upload
  • Client-side processing

Who Uses This

  • Java keystore imports

    Convert PEM certificates to DER format for import into Java KeyStore (JKS) files.

  • Windows certificate management

    Convert between formats when working with the Windows Certificate Manager, which often expects DER.

  • IoT device provisioning

    Convert certificates to the format required by embedded devices with limited format support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PEM and DER?

PEM is Base64-encoded text wrapped in -----BEGIN/END----- markers. DER is the raw binary encoding. They contain the same data, just represented differently.

How do I know which format I have?

If you can open the file in a text editor and see -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----, it's PEM. If it's unreadable binary, it's DER.

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