Convert CRYPT12 to CRYPT
| File Extension | CRYPT12 |
| Full Name |
| File Extension | CRYPT |
| Full Name | WhatsApp Messenger Encrypted Message Database Backup |
The CRYPT extension uses a popular messenger called WhatsApp in its files. CRYPT files are used to store a backup of both incoming and outgoing messages. It is an encrypted format. Such a copy of the message database is usually named msgstore.db.crypt.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CRYPT12") to another (referred to as "CRYPT"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CRYPT12 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format CRYPT12 to format CRYPT becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CRYPT12 to CRYPT file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format CRYPT12 and transforming it into format CRYPT. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CRYPT12 to CRYPT converters.
Conversion from CRYPT12 to CRYPT
CRYPT12 to CRYPT
How to convert the CRYPT12 file to CRYPT?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CRYPT12 to CRYPT. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the CRYPT12 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file CRYPT12, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the CRYPT12 file to the application
- Select the output format of the CRYPT file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file CRYPT on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted CRYPT file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the CRYPT12 format:
Other conversions
to the CRYPT format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.