Opening a CRYPT File

The CRYPT file type is primarily associated with WhatsApp.

CRYPT	File extension: CRYPT
	File type:	database file

What is a CRYPT file?

CRYPT files mostly belong to WhatsApp. CRYPT files are files that store encrypted databases. They are mainly used by WhatsApp to keep chat backups secure.
These files use an underlying SQLite structure that has been altered with encryption. This means the contained chat messages and records are hidden unless decrypted properly.
Some important points:

Encrypted Chat Backup: These files hold WhatsApp messages in an encrypted form.

SQLite Based: They use a modified SQLite format for storing data.

Other similar descriptions refer to them as encrypted message databases or encrypted SQLite databases.

Access requires using WhatsApp’s restore function or specialized decryption tools with the correct key.

FilExt.com note: There are rare cases where similar encrypted SQLite files are used by other software (for example, a mention of Thunderbird), but the primary use remains for WhatsApp data protection.

How do you open CRYPT files?

You need a suitable software like WhatsApp to open a CRYPT 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 CRYPT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CRYPT file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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CRYPT file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the CRYPT files:

Files with the CRYPT extension are quite widely used. This file type is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. However, the following two file formats are common:

• 45% of all CRYPT files are associated with WhatsApp stored messages. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are 50 KB to 7 MB in size, with a median of 1 MB. The file type is relatively new. msgstore-2020-06-01.1.db.crypt or msgstore.DB.CRYPT is a typical file name.
• 4% of all CRYPT files start with the magic bytes BD 01 08 00 12 4D 0A 02, which are always the first bytes of this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 12 MB. The keywords HPX` are typical for these files. The file name msgstore-2020-06-01.1.db.crypt or msgstore.db.crypt is typical for these files.

All other CRYPT files (51%) have no uniform format, frequently e.g. ELF, ZEo and Salted. They are often associated with store, message, data, backup, photo or nkio. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your CRYPT file!