.PCAPNG File Extension

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Information about the file PCAPNG
  • Pcap-NG Packet Capture Format
  • Data Files
  • N/A

What is the PCAPNG file?

The PCAPNG file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Pcap-NG Packet Capture Format format. PCAPNG files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The PCAPNG file is one of the Data Files files, just like 1326 of the other files found in our file information database.

A program that can open the PCAPNG file is e.g. Wireshark. This software was released by Gerald Combs. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. CapLoader.

Programs, that can open .PCAPNG files

Windows
Gerald Combs
Wireshark
Windows
Gerald Combs
Wireshark
Mac OS
Gerald Combs
Wireshark
Linux

How to open a .PCAPNG file?

If you have problems opening the file PCAPNG, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the PCAPNG file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your PCAPNG file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all PCAPNG files should automatically open with the selected program.

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