Create your own pkpass file for Apple Wallet
Create a pkpass file
pkpass is the file format specifically designed for Apple Wallet. Technically, it is a ZIP file that contains various content such as images, text, and other elements displayed on Wallet passes. If you want to create your own pkpass file, you need an Apple Developer Account to generate a certificate. This certificate is required to sign the file and ensure it is accepted by Apple Wallet. Additionally, you must create the file format according to Apple’s specifications and correctly implement the signature to make the file valid and functional. For more details about pkpass files, check out our Ultimate Guide.
Passes can also be updated, for which you need to provide API endpoints that comply with Apple’s specifications. If you want to manually create your own passes, you can find Apple’s “Building a Pass” here.
If you’re looking for pkpass libraries for your programming language of choice, there’s a wide range of options available. Two we can recommend are php-pkpass by Thomas Schoffelen for PHP and passkit-generator by Alexander Cerutti for Node.js.
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If you want to create pkpass files without programming skills and without hidden costs, Passcreator offers a no-code editor as part of its SaaS platform. This platform is trusted by hundreds of customers to manage millions of passes. Features like push notifications, card updates, and much more are also included!
Instead of generating the files manually, our intuitive software takes care of it for you—and we’re here to support you every step of the way in creating your passes.
