⭕File Extensions
Quick reference to the various file extension types.
.gpg
a binary GPG encrypted file
.asc
an armored GPG key file
.pub
public key (usually for OpenSSH)
.sig
a binary GPG signed document / detached signature
.csr
certificate signing request
.crt
security certificate file
.rar.gpg
popular method of encrypting a rar archive with winrar and then using Gpg4win to encrypt and password protect the archive.
.zip.gpg
a method of encrypting a .zip archive by zipping the contents with WinZip, and then encrypting / password protecting the archive with Gpg4win.
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