Open PCAP file

PCAP files: what are they and how do I open them?

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Wireshark packet capture file

Data files with captured packets saved using the Wireshark network protocol analyzer can be identified by the pcap file extension.

Further details:

cap file (packet capture file) is a data file created by network monitoring tools, such as Wireshark, which are used to capture packets traveling over a network.

These files record the data of network transactions, such as the source and destination of a packet, the protocol used, time, date, etc. They are used for various purposes such as network troubleshooting, analysis, software and communications protocol development, and education.

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Wireshark

A multiplatform network protocol analyzer

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.pcap" has the file extension "pcap". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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