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Opening a CRYPT12 File
The CRYPT12 file type is primarily associated with WhatsApp.
What is a CRYPT12 file
CRYPT12 files mostly belong to WhatsApp by WhatsApp. A CRYPT12 file is an AES-256 encrypted database of messages saved by WhatsApp instant messenger for Android. This file's naming convention is msgstore-[YYY-MM-DD].db.crypt12. Text chats and metadata for text/video/audio chats are saved in a CRYPT12 file while images, videos, and audio clips are only referenced by the file. To decrypt a CRYPT12 file outside of WhatsApp, you must use the private key located in the com.whatsapp/files/key folder.
How do you open CRYPT12 files?
You need a suitable software like WhatsApp from WhatsApp to open a CRYPT12 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 CRYPT12 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a CRYPT12 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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CRYPT12 file format:
The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the CRYPT12 files:
CRYPT12 is a very commonly used file extension and is mainly used by one program with a specific format. The two most popular formats are as follows:
- 95% of all CRYPT12 files start with the bytes 00 01 02, which are crucial for this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. The file size is in the range of 180 KB to 55 MB. The file type is relatively new. Examples of file names are msgstore-2020-06-01.1.db.crypt12 or msgstore.db.crypt12. Such files sometimes refer to backup.
- 5% of all CRYPT12 files use the same file format, which have the signature 00 01 01. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. CRYPT12 files can be up to 200 MB in size, but are often around 590 KB - 89 MB. The file name msgstore-2020-06-01.1.db.crypt12 or msgstore.db.crypt12 is typical for these files.
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Technical Data for CRYPT12 File Extension
File classification:
Database
a crypt12 message database is a special file format by WhatsApp and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with CRYPT12 files
- Associate the CRYPT12 file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open message databases. Because only the current version supports the latest CRYPT12 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the WhatsApp manufacturer website after an available WhatsApp update.
- To make sure that your CRYPT12 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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