To open .p7m files in Italy, programs such as Dike, GoSign or ArubaSign are often used. But if you just need to read a received document, you don't need to install them. Let's see how to open a .p7m file without Dike, GoSign or ArubaSign.
Because you don't need signature software to read
Programs like Dike (InfoCert), GoSign or ArubaSign are mainly used to sign documents and perform complete signature verifications. But to open and read the document contained in a .p7m just extract it from the envelope: an operation you can do directly in the browser.
Open the .p7m online, without installing anything
With P7M Viewer:
1. Open the Open .p7m tool.
2. Drag the .p7m file.
3. View or download the original document (PDF, invoice XML, etc.).
No installations, no Java updates, no configurations. And the file stays on your device: it is not uploaded to any server.
When official software is convenient
Signature programs remain useful if you need to:
- sign a document yourself with your smart card or remote signature;
- carry out a complete legal verification of the certificate and the chain of trust.
For everything else - opening, reading, saving an invoice or contract received in PDF format - opening online is faster and more convenient.
Valid on every device
Unlike installing software, the online method works on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, always in the same way. On Android there is also the free P7M Viewer app.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a .p7m without Dike? Yes, to read it you just need the browser with P7M Viewer.
Are GoSign or ArubaSign mandatory? No, they are mainly used for signing, not for reading.
Is it free? Yes, opening a single file is free.
In summary
To open a .p7m file and read its contents you don't need Dike, GoSign or ArubaSign: upload the file to P7M Viewer and get the document in a few seconds, for free and without installing software.
