All about ENCRYPT Files

The ENCRYPT file type is primarily associated with AxCrypt.

ENCRYPT	File extension: ENCRYPT
	File type:	encrypted data file

What is an ENCRYPT file

ENCRYPT files mostly belong to AxCrypt. Files with an ENCRYPT extension contain data that has been secured and made unreadable without a decryption key. They are not standard data files but are used in different contexts to protect content.
Some known use cases include:

Ransomware Protection: The file is deliberately encrypted by malicious software. Programs such as those from AxCrypt may be used to lock user files until a decryption key is provided, often as part of a ransom demand.

Encrypted Image File: Certain ENCRYPT files store an encrypted UCCMS image. This format is used to safeguard image data using a specific encryption algorithm.

Game Configuration Storage: In some cases, these files hide game settings. For example, games like Ark: Survival Evolved use encrypted configuration files (sometimes linked to EasyAntiCheat) to protect game data. More details are available at Survive the Ark.

Linux Executable Protection: Some ENCRYPT files are based on the ELF format to secure Linux executables. They are often paired with tools such as GPG to prevent unauthorized access to program code.

FilExt.com note: The content remains encrypted and unreadable until the proper decryption tool or key is applied. Without the correct key, attempting to open these files will only show scrambled data.

How do you open ENCRYPT files?

You need a suitable software like AxCrypt to open an ENCRYPT 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 ENCRYPT file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ENCRYPT 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 ENCRYPT files:

AxCrypt
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ENCRYPT files are often referred to as AxCrypt encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Ransomware, Encryption Software
Files with the *.ENCRYPT extension are typically associated with encryption, often indicating files that have been encrypted by ransomware or other encryption software. They can contain various types of data, ranging from configuration files and images to executable files, all rendered inaccessible without the correct decryption key. The internal format of these files varies depending on the encryption method used. Identifying the specific ransomware or encryption software involved is crucial for potential decryption. This file format is classified as Encrypted Files.

ENCRYPT 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. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our evaluation of the ENCRYPT files is as follows:

The ENCRYPT file extension includes various formats for various programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

35% of all ENCRYPT files are MT-Lua Encrypted script files. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are on average 70 MB in size and range from 5 MB to 420 MB. This file type is new and state-of-the-art. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. MT-ENCRY. The following filename is common: -.7z.encrypt or -.zip.encrypt.
8% of all ENCRYPT files use the same file format, which have the signature 5E 83 F9 05 EC 74 50 5F 64 C8 AE D6 AD B3 6F 3B. They consist of unreadable binary data. The files are 21 KB to 40 KB in size, with a median of 40 KB. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as tP_d. The following filename is common: rescue2.mapping.encrypt. Files like these have the following tags: mapping.

All other ENCRYPT files (57%) have different formats, the following 7 formats can be found: ELF and Salted. Files like these are sometimes linked to settings, user, game, zjpg, uccms, docx or xlsx. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your ENCRYPT file!

Technical Data for ENCRYPT File Extension

File classification:

Encoded

Related files:

enc, aes, gpg, crypt, lock, vault, ccrypt, rsa, encrypted, lic, domn, gujd, plam

an encrypt encrypted data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ENCRYPT files

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