Chilkat2-Python

Export a PFX as PEM Text

Demonstrates Pfx.ToPem, which exports all private keys and certificates currently held by the object as PEM-formatted text.

Background. Certificates are written as standard BEGIN CERTIFICATE blocks. This converts PKCS#12 material into the widely used PEM format.

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import sys
import chilkat2

success = False

pfx = chilkat2.Pfx()

# The file path is relative to the application's current working directory.  An absolute path
# may also be used.  Supply the path appropriate to your own environment.
# The PFX password should come from a secure source rather than being hard-coded.
password = "myPfxPassword"
success = pfx.LoadPfxFile("qa_data/identity.pfx",password)
if (success == False):
    print(pfx.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# Export all private keys and certificates currently held by the object as PEM-formatted text.
pem = pfx.ToPem()
if (pfx.LastMethodSuccess == False):
    print(pfx.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

print(pem)