Extract text from PNP files
To convert your PNP file to another format, you need PnP PowerShell or other Developer software.
To convert other file formats to the "Deployment Package" file type, you need software like PnP PowerShell or a similar tool.
A .pnp file is primarily associated with SharePoint Provisioning Templates, a format used by developers to package site structures, lists, and branding for deployment via the Microsoft 365 PnP (Patterns and Practices) engine. While powerful for automation, these files are essentially OpenXML archives (similar to DOCX or ZIP), meaning they are not designed to be opened directly by a standard text editor or web browser. Users often struggle when they need to inspect the XML templates or assets inside without setting up complex command-line tools like PnP PowerShell. A practical workaround for inspection is to simply rename the file extension from .pnp to zip and extract it, or convert the contents to standard XML or JSON for documentation.
Secondary uses include PCB Pick and Place files generated by EDA software like Altium Designer or P-CAD. These contain X/Y coordinate data for manufacturing machines. Engineers often need to convert these into human-readable CSV or XLSX spreadsheets to verify component placement manually. Less commonly, a .pnp file may be a proprietary electronic form created by Formatta (now part of Tungsten Automation). For these legacy forms, the only viable conversion target for archiving is PDF or TIFF.
Convert.Guru analyzes your PNP file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert PNP file to TMP, TEMP, CACHE, LOG, BAK, OLD, NEW, PART, DOWNLOAD, CRDOWNLOAD, LOCK or PID, you can use PnP PowerShell or similar software from the "SharePoint Site Template" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert DEVICE, CACHE, SOCK, SYMLINK, PID, MOUNT, FIFO, LOG, PIPE, TMP, JUNCTION or TEMP files to PNP, try PnP PowerShell or another comparable tool in the "SharePoint Site Template" category.
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