Tips to open CRYPT file

Can't open the CRYPT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CRYPT files as well as a list of programs that support CRYPT files.

CRYPT file extension

File Name WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup
File Developer WhatsApp Inc.
File Category Encoded Files

The CRYPT file is supported on 6 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CRYPT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CRYPT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is CRYPT file?

The file in the CRYPT format belongs to the Encoded Files category. The author of this format is WhatsApp Inc.. Encoded Files consists of 236 similar files. WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup appears on 6 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on , Android, Blackberry mobile phones and devices:, iOS, Windows, Windows Phone systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 8 alternative programs to handle the CRYPT file. The Whatsapp Xtract, WhatsApp for iPhone, WhatsApp Phone, WhatCrypt Tools programs will also handle the file when the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt program does not fulfill its role.

How to open CRYPT file?

An often recurring problem with WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup is that CRYPT is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open CRYPT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CRYPT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install WhatsApp Tri-Crypt

In this case, you should first verify that the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing WhatsApp Tri-Crypt into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CRYPT with WhatsApp Tri-Crypt. Below is a list of programs that support the file CRYPT.

Programs to open CRYPT file

Remember to download programs supporting CRYPT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of WhatsApp Tri-Crypt with CRYPT files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CRYPT file still does not use the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt application as the default for handling the CRYPT file.

Step 3. Update WhatsApp Tri-Crypt to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WhatsApp Tri-Crypt program with the WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CRYPT file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CRYPT file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CRYPT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CRYPT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CRYPT file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CRYPT file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CRYPT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the CRYPT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CRYPT file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.