DB.CRYPT8

Basic information about DB.CRYPT8 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DB.CRYPT8（*.DB.CRYPT8 or *.db.crypt8）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DB.CRYPT8 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DB.CRYPT8 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DB.CRYPT8 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DB.CRYPT8 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DB.CRYPT8 file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DB.CRYPT8 file?
How to open a DB.CRYPT8 file?
What programs do I need to open a DB.CRYPT8 file?
What programs help to create and edit a DB.CRYPT8 file?
How to convert DB.CRYPT8 files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DB.CRYPT8 file format?

1.Detail information about DB.CRYPT8 file extension: WhatsApp Messenger Message Database Backup

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DB.CRYPT8 files
File type	WhatsApp Messenger Message Database Backup	Category	Encoded Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DB.CRYPT8 file is a WhatsApp Messenger Message Database Backup. The crypt8 file extension is mainly associated with WhatsApp Messenger, an instant messaging service and instant messaging client for various mobile platforms. The crypt8 files store encrypted and protected database with user chat history similar to SQLite database format. Used in one of the latest versions, but previously also crypt, crypt5, crypt6, crypt7 files were used for same purposes, however they may use different locations for encryption keys. For crypt8 format, the default location is /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key WhatsApp often updates its crypt format, it is possible that it will be used crypt9, crypt10, crypt11, crypt12 extensions in the future. By default, the file is called: msgstore.db.crypt8 and it is stored in phone SDcard/WhatsApp/Databases folder. The encryption format of CRYPT8 files are same as CRYPT7, but the encryption key from location: /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key This db.crypt8 file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format. This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Android	WhatsApp Tri-Crypt (Omni-Crypt) WhatsApp for Android
iOS	WhatsApp for iPhone
Web	WhatCrypt Tools

How to convert DB.CRYPT8 files to another file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for DB.CRYPT8 files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DB.CRYPT8 to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DB.CRYPT8 to CRYPT	DB.CRYPT8 to CRYPT5	DB.CRYPT8 to CRYPT7	DB.CRYPT8 to CRYPT8
DB.CRYPT8 to DB	DB.CRYPT8 to DB.CRYPT5	DB.CRYPT8 to DB.CRYPT7	DB.CRYPT8 to HTML
DB.CRYPT8 to PDF	DB.CRYPT8 to TEXT	DB.CRYPT8 to TXT	DB.CRYPT8 to ZIP

How to convert another files to DB.CRYPT8 file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to DB.CRYPT8 file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DB.CRYPT8 conversion, you may use the option.

DB to DB.CRYPT8

Can't open a DB.CRYPT8 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DB.CRYPT8”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DB.CRYPT8 extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DB.CRYPT8 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DB.CRYPT8 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DB.CRYPT8 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DB.CRYPT8 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DB.CRYPT8 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DB.CRYPT8 file is damaged.
Whether the DB.CRYPT8 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DB.CRYPT8 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DB.CRYPT8 file format is incompletely.
Whether the DB.CRYPT8 file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DB.CRYPT8 file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DB.CRYPT8 file.

If the DB.CRYPT8 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.