.VSCH File Extension

VeraCrypt Container Header

Files with .VSCH extension are Windows Vault Schema files. VSCH files contain schema for data stored in the Windows Credential Manager password vault. These files are used by software applications ava...

General Information

Title VSCH File Extension
Extension .vsch
Full Form VeraCrypt Container Header
File Type System File
Developer IDRIX
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store header
Additional Functions Backup, Recovery
Features Encrypted, Secure

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Data Protection Yes
System Recovery Yes
Encrypted Backups Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Header damage
Best Practices Regular backup, Safe storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release VeraCrypt 1.0 (2013)
Latest Version VeraCrypt 1.25.7 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hc, .tc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VeraCrypt Free Windows, Mac, Linux
TrueCrypt (Older) Discontinued Windows, Mac, Linux