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.CRYPT11 File Extension

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

What are .CRYPT11 files and how to open them?

Can't open .CRYPT11 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 .CRYPT11 file.

What is a .CRYPT11 file extension?

.CRYPT11 file extension is created by WhatsApp Inc.. .CRYPT11 has been classified as Encoded and encrypted Files.

.CRYPT11 is WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup

File extension crypt11 seems to be mainly related to some of the earlier versions of WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging service and client for various mobile platforms.

A .crypt11 file stores encrypted and protected database with chat history similar to SQLite database format.

By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt11 and is stored on phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.

.CRYPT11 file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .CRYPT11 file type is not actively used and is obsolete.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 .crypt11 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:

Omni-Crypt and other similar tools should be able to convert or export .crypt11 files to original .crypt or .db format.

How to fix problems with .CRYPT11 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CRYPT11 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CRYPT11 file format
  2. You need to check the .CRYPT11 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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