.DB.CRYPT8 File Extension

WhatsApp Encrypted Database File

Developer WhatsApp
Popularity
3.6  |  30 Votes
 

What is a DB.CRYPT8 file?

Database file used by WhatsApp Messenger, a free smartphone messenger application; stores an encrypted database of chat history messages.

More Information

The DB.CRYPT8 file is a product of WhatsApp appending the .CRYPT8 file extension to the .DB file extension. It is used by WhatsApp to secure a user's message database on his or her Android device. For each new installment, the application uses a different algorithm to encrypt the DB files. The extension appended to the DB file, such as .CRYPT6 or .CRYPT7, signifies the algorithm used for encryption.

The DB.CRYPT8 database files are located on the SD card of your Android device. The file is located in the following directory:
/​sdcard/​WhatsApp/​Databases

Common DB.CRYPT8 Filenames

msgstore.db.crypt8 - The name of the common database file used by WhatsApp Messenger that is stored in your device storage.

Open over 400 file formats with File Viewer Plus.Free Download

Programs that open DB.CRYPT8 files

Verified by FileInfo.com

The FileInfo.com team has independently researched the WhatsApp Encrypted Database file format and Windows and Android apps listed on this page. Our goal is 100% accuracy and we only publish information about file types that we have verified.

If you would like to suggest any additions or updates to this page, please let us know.