Files with db.crypt7 file extension can be found as special encrypted chat backups created in the WhatsApp Messenger.
Software that open db.crypt7 file
DB.CRYPT7 file extension - WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup
What is db.crypt7 file? How to open db.crypt7 files?
File type specification:
The db.crypt7 file extension is associated with the WhatsApp Messenger an instant messaging service and instant messaging client for various mobile platforms. The actual extension is just crypt7, the DB is part of the file name however. A crypt7 file stores encrypted and protected database with chat history.
WhatsApp Messenger also uses crypt, crypt5, crypt6 file extension for its encrypted databases.
The crypt7 file is encrypted by personal key stored in:
/data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key file
Tools that are able to decrypt *.crypt7 files, need this file. To grab it you need Root installed in your Android phone and use for example MyPhoneExplorer, or Root Explorer file manager and make a copy of key file.
By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt7 and it is stored in phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.
This db.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.
Updated: April 6, 2024
The default software associated to open db.crypt7 file:
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.
Company or developer:
WhatsApp Inc.
WhatsApp is a popular instant messenger available for Android and other smartphones and desktop OS platforms. It uses your mobile data connection or WiFi (when available) to message with friends and family.
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Software that open db.crypt7 file - WhatsApp Messenger encrypted message database backup
Programs supporting the exension db.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 db.crypt7 file action.
