All about EVK Files

The EVK file type is primarily associated with Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery.

EVK	File extension: EVK
	File type:	encrypted key container

What is an EVK file

EVK files mostly belong to Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery. EVK files are encrypted volume key files.
They store encrypted keys used to unlock encrypted volumes.
These keys are generated and processed by the Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery tool.

The file holds a key in a secure, encrypted state.

It is not meant to be edited with standard text editors.

Specialized software is required to open and use its contents.

FilExt.com tip: For further details, visit the Elcomsoft recovery page.

How do you open EVK files?

You need a suitable software like Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery to open an EVK file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your EVK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a EVK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert EVK files:

Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. EVK files are often referred to as Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
EVERLOCK File

Technical Data for EVK File Extension

File classification:

Encoded

Related files:

key, pem, pfx, p12, der, asc, ekv, cfg, bin

an evk encrypted key container is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with EVK files

Associate the EVK file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open encrypted key containers. Because only the current version supports the latest EVK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery update.
To make sure that your EVK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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