File Extension Library


.EX01 File Extension

  • Developer by: Guidance Software
  • Category: Disk Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .EX01 files and how to open them?

Can't open .EX01 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 .EX01 file.

What is a .EX01 file extension?

.EX01 file extension is created by Guidance Software. .EX01 has been classified as Disk Image Files. The format of .EX01 file is Binary.

.EX01 is EnCase Evidence Image File

Evidence file format created by EnCase Forensic, an application used to collect, process, analyze, and report forensics information; contains sensitive digital forensics, cyber security, and e-discovery information; includes case information such as the examiner's name, date and time of acquisition, and notes on the acquisition.

EX01 files are used in judicial environments to preserve and present digital evidence. The EX01 file is an exact copy of the contents extracted from a subject device's disk and can be mounted and read by EnCase Forensic or another program that supports the EX01 format.

The EX01 format replaced the .E01 format with the release of Encase 7. The new format provides advanced security features such as AES256 encryption with keypairs or passwords, LZ compression, and the option for MD5 or SHA-1 hashing.

List of all softwares that can open the EnCase Evidence Image File
Windows
Guidance EnCase Forensic
Guidance EnCase Forensic Imager
GetData Mount Image Pro

How to fix problems with .EX01 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .EX01 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .EX01 file format
  2. You need to check the .EX01 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)