CRYPT12 file: How to open? The best software for opening crypt12 files

CRYPT12

WhatsApp Messenger message database

File type: Encoded and encrypted file

Files with crypt12 extension can be found as encrypted chat history databases from latest version of WhatsApp Messenger instant messaging client for Android.

What is crypt12 file?

File type category:
Encoded and encrypted file

Date updated: January 20, 2025

File extension crypt12 is mainly associated with the WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging service and client for various mobile platforms.

The crypt12 file stores encrypted and protected database (AES-256 encryption) with chat history similar to SQLite database format.

By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt12 and is stored on phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder.

The key file used to decrypt .crypt12 file is stored in folder located on system partition:

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

By default, the .crypt12 files are used by WhatsApp for Android.

Future versions of WhatsApp may use .crypt13, .crypt14 file extension.

How to open crypt12 file?

You can restore .crypt12 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 crypt12 file?

Omni-Crypt and other tools are able to export *.crypt12 files to *.crypt or *.db format.

Suggested software to open crypt12 file:

Associated software actions with the crypt12 file

Open

Software applications that can open crypt12 files:

WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt) (Google Android)

View

Programs for viewing crypt12 files:

WhatsApp Viewer (Microsoft Windows)

WhatCrypt Tools (On-line services)

WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt) (Google Android)

Create

Software apps that create crypt12 files:

WhatsApp for Android (Google Android)

Convert

Software apps that convert crypt12 files:

WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt) (Google Android)

Import

Software apps that import crypt12 files:

Andriller (Microsoft Windows)

WhatCrypt Tools (On-line services)

WhatCrypt for Android (Google Android)

Export

Software apps that export crypt12 files:

WhatCrypt for Android (Google Android)

Backup

Software apps that backup crypt12 files:

WhatsApp for Android (Google Android)

Recover

Software apps that recover crypt12 files:

WhatsApp for Android (Google Android)

Other actions

Software applications that handle other tasks involving crypt12 files:

WhatsApp for iPhone (Apple iOS)

WhatsApp for Android (Google Android)