File Extension Library


.PAYMST File Extension

  • Developer by: Michael Gillespie
  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .PAYMST files and how to open them?

Can't open .PAYMST file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .PAYMST file.

What is a .PAYMST file extension?

.PAYMST file extension is created by Michael Gillespie. .PAYMST has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.PAYMST is Jigsaw Ransomware affected file

The paymst file extension appears to be mainly related to one of the latest variant of ransomware labeled as Jigsaw.

It encrypts users files and demands ransom to be paid in bitcoins.


How to open:

You can use special decryptor software from Michale Gillespie to decrypt Jigsaw encrypted archives.

How to convert:

Once you have decrypted the affected files, you can convert the content.

How to fix problems with .PAYMST files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .PAYMST files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .PAYMST file format
  2. You need to check the .PAYMST file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)