.L01 File Extension

EnCase Logical Evidence File

General Information

Title L01 File Extension
Extension .l01
Full Form EnCase Logical Evidence File
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Guidance Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store evidence
Additional Functions Maintain file integrity
Features Logical image, Forensic container

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Digital Forensics Yes
Law Enforcement Yes
Data Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampering risk
Best Practices Chain of custody, Hash verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Dependent on EnCase version
Latest Version Corresponds with EnCase updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .e01, .ex01, .lxx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
EnCase Paid Windows
FTK Imager Free Windows
X-Ways Forensics Paid Windows