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.CRYPT10 File Extension

  • Developer by: WhatsApp Inc.
  • Category: Encoded and encrypted Files

What are .CRYPT10 files and how to open them?

Can't open .CRYPT10 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 .CRYPT10 file.

What is a .CRYPT10 file extension?

.CRYPT10 file extension is created by WhatsApp Inc.. .CRYPT10 has been classified as Encoded and encrypted Files.

.CRYPT10 is WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup

The crypt10 file extension appears to be used by some of the older versions of WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging service and client for various mobile platforms.

The .crypt10 file stores encrypted and protected database with chat history similar to SQLite database format.

By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt10 and is stored on phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.

.CRYPT10 file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .CRYPT10 file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

You can restore *.crypt10 backups with the default function of the WhatsApp program. You may even transfer them to another device, provided it uses same telephone number.

How to convert:

With Omni-Crypt and similar tools users may export or convert their *.crypt10 files to original *.crypt or *.db format.

How to fix problems with .CRYPT10 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CRYPT10 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CRYPT10 file format
  2. You need to check the .CRYPT10 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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