Expert Witness Compression Format
A .e01 file stores a forensic image copied from a device's disk. E01 files present digital evidence in court. They contain sensitive data for security and investigations. OpenText acquired the creator...
General Information
| Title | E01 File Extension |
| Extension | .e01 |
| Full Form | Expert Witness Compression Format |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Guidance Software |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Disk image storage |
| Additional Functions | Data integrity, Compression |
| Features | Forensic container, Metadata storage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Digital Forensics | Yes |
| Data Recovery | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data tampering |
| Best Practices | Hash verification, Write-protection |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ex01, .lx01, .raw, .dd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 EnCase |
Paid | Windows |
| FTK Imager |
Free | Windows |
 X-Ways Forensics |
Paid | Windows |