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.DB.CRYPT File Extension

  • Developer by: WhatsApp
  • Category: Database Files

What are .DB.CRYPT files and how to open them?

Can't open .DB.CRYPT 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 .DB.CRYPT file.

What is a .DB.CRYPT file extension?

.DB.CRYPT file extension is created by WhatsApp. .DB.CRYPT has been classified as Database Files.

.DB.CRYPT is WhatsApp Encrypted Database File

A DB.CRYPT file is a database file created by WhatsApp Messenger, a free smartphone messenger application. It stores an encrypted database of chat history messages that have been sent and received in WhatsApp Messenger.

The DB.CRYPT file is used by WhatsApp to secure the message database of a user on an Android device. For each new version of the application, WhatsApp uses a different algorithm to encrypt the DB files. The extension appended to the .DB file, such as .CRYPT6, .CRYPT7, .CRYPT8, or .CRYPT12 signifies the algorithm used for encryption.

DB.CRYPT database files are located on the SD card of your Android device. The file is located in the following directory:

/sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases

Common DB.CRYPT Filenames

msgstore.db.crypt - The name of the common database file used by WhatsApp Messenger to store chat messages.

List of all softwares that can open the WhatsApp Encrypted Database File
Windows
WhatsApp Viewer
iOS
WhatsApp Messenger
Android
WhatsApp Messenger

How to fix problems with .DB.CRYPT files

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