The PEC Aruba is one of the most widespread in Italy, and often delivers signed attachments in .p7m format. Let's see how to open a .p7m file from Aruba PEC step by step.
Save the attachment from the Aruba webmail
From the Aruba PEC webmail:
1. Access your Aruba PEC mailbox from your browser.
2. Open the message containing the .p7m attachment.
3. Click on the attachment and choose Download to save it to your device.
Save the attachment from the Aruba PEC app
If you use the Aruba PEC app on your smartphone:
1. Open the message in the app.
2. Tap the .p7m attachment.
3. Save it to Files on your phone or share it directly.
Open the Aruba .p7m file
After saving the attachment:
1. Open the Open .p7m tool of P7M Viewer.
2. Load the .p7m file saved by Aruba.
3. View or download the original document (PDF, invoice XML, etc.).
There is no need to install software or configure anything: everything happens in the browser, and on Android there is also the free P7M Viewer app.
Frequently asked questions
Aruba shows the .p7m extension? Sometimes the extension is hidden, but P7M Viewer still recognizes the file type.
Can I open invoices received on Aruba PEC? Yes, including those with a double `.xml.p7m` extension.
Is it free? Yes, opening a single file is free.
In summary
To open a .p7m file from the Aruba PEC, save the attachment from the webmail or app, then upload it to P7M Viewer and read the document in a few seconds, for free.
