.CRYPT8 File Extension

WhatsApp Encrypted Database File

General Information

Title CRYPT8 File Extension
Extension .crypt8
Full Form WhatsApp Encrypted Database File
File Type Encrypted Database
Developer WhatsApp Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data encryption
Additional Functions Backup storage
Features End-to-end encryption

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Message Backup Yes
Data Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular updates, Strong password

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Circa 2014
Latest Version Deprecated

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crypt, .crypt5, .crypt7, .crypt12

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WhatsApp Free Android, iOS
WhatsApp Viewer Free Windows
WhatsApp Key/DB Extractor Free Android, Windows