PGP Public Key
A sample ASCII-armored PGP public key file for testing key import, email encryption, and signature verification.
PGP Public Key
security file · 3 KB
A sample ASCII-armored PGP public key file for testing key import, email encryption, and signature verification.
File Details
- File Name
- PGP Public Key.asc
- Format
- ASC
- File Size
- 3 KB
- Category
- Security & Crypto
- MIME Type
- application/pgp-keys
- License
- Free for testing
About ASC Files
The ASC format is commonly used in the security & crypto category. ASC files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the ASC file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.
Common Use Cases for .asc Files
- Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
- Validating ASC parsers, converters, and rendering engines
- Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
- Prototyping applications that process security & crypto files
- Learning about the ASC file format structure and metadata
How to Open ASC Files
ASC files can be opened with applications that support the ASC format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.
Developer Notes
application/pgp-keysFile Size3 KBExtension.ascCategorySecurity & CryptoThis file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_pubkey.asc&type=application/pgp-keys. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/pgp-keys when serving ASC files in your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this sample ASC file used for?
This sample ASC file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating ASC parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle security & crypto files.
Can I use this file for upload testing?
Yes. This 3 KB ASC file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/pgp-keys).
Is this example file safe to download?
Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.
What software can open this ASC file?
ASC files can be opened with applications that support the ASC format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.