.EFS File Extension

Encrypting File System

The EFS file extension is used in operating systems like Mac OS and Windows. The Chicken Systems Translator program handles EFS files. EFS files store data like audio files. The format was developed b...

General Information

Title EFS File Extension
Extension .efs
Full Form Encrypting File System
File Type Encrypted File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Secure storage
Additional Functions Data encryption
Features On-the-fly encryption, NTFS integration

File Characteristics

Quality High security
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With permission

Use Cases

Data Protection Yes
Confidential Information Yes
Compliance Requirements Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Key loss
Best Practices Key backup, strong passwords

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows 2000
Latest Update Windows 10, 11

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pfx, .cert

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows File Explorer Built-in Windows
Advanced EFS Data Recovery Paid Windows
Cipher Built-in Windows