Files with crypt7 file extension are typically found as older database backup files from some previous version of WhatsApp install messenger.

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CRYPT7 file extension - WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup

What is crypt7 file? How to open crypt7 files?

The crypt7 file extension was used in several previous versions of the popular WhatsApp Messenger in 2015. This file type replaced the previously used crypt, crypt5, crypt6 file types.

Much like the original files, crypt7 file also store encrypted and protected database of the chat history.

The crypt7 file is encrypted by personal key stored in:

/data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key file

By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt7 and it is stored in phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.

This crypt7 file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

The default software associated to open crypt7 file:

WhatsApp Viewer icon

andreas-mausch logoWhatsApp Viewer  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
andreas-mausch

A small tool for Microsoft Windows that allows users to display chats from the Android msgstore.db.crypt5 and .crypt7, .crypt8, .crypt9, .crypt10, .crypt11 and .crypt12 databases.

WhatsApp for iPhone icon

WhatsApp Inc. logoWhatsApp for iPhone  Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch devices) software

Company or developer:
WhatsApp Inc.

WhatsApp is a cross-platform smartphone messenger currently available for iPhone and all other smartphones. The application utilizes push notifications to instantly get messages from friends, colleagues and family.

WhatsApp for Android icon

WhatsApp Inc. logoWhatsApp for Android  Google Android software

Company or developer:
WhatsApp Inc.

Instant messenger available for Android and other smartphones as well as for desktop platforms. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family.

WhatsApp for Windows Phone icon

WhatsApp Inc. logoWhatsApp for Windows Phone  Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile software

Company or developer:
WhatsApp Inc.

WhatsApp Messenger is a smartphone messenger available for Windows Phone, Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Nokia phones. WhatsApp uses your 3G or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family.

WhatsApp for Blackberry icon

WhatsApp Inc. logoWhatsApp for Blackberry  Blackberry mobile phones and devices software

Company or developer:
WhatsApp Inc.

WhatsApp is a cross-platform smartphone messenger available for BlackBerry and 4 other major handsets. WhatsApp Messenger utilizes your existing internet data plan to help you stay in touch with friends, colleagues and family.

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Help how to open:

Several tools are should be capable of accessing and possible exporting of *.crypt7 files. Sometimes only devices with Root access are required.

How to convert:

Use WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt), Whatsapp Xtract or similar tools to convert *.crypt7 files to the original crypt format.

Find conversions from crypt7 file:

crypt7 to crypt

crypt7 to doc

crypt7 to docx

crypt7 to html

crypt7 to pdf

crypt7 to text

crypt7 to txt

Find converter to crypt7 file type:

crypt to crypt7

crypt5 to crypt7

crypt6 to crypt7

db to crypt7

db.crypt8 to crypt7

List of software applications associated to the .crypt7 file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open crypt7 file, edit crypt7 file, convert crypt7 file, view crypt7 file, play crypt7 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting crypt7 files.

Software that open crypt7 file - WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup

Programs supporting the exension crypt7 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt) for open crypt7 file action.

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