File Extension Database

Open CRYPT12 File

The CRYPT12 file is an encrypted database or encrypted backup that is created by the WhatsApp Messenger application for Android or iOS.

The encryption of this file is AES 256-bit encryption for sent and received messages.

The CRYPT12 extension is appended to another extension called DB to denote an Encrypted Database, which is used by WhatsApp to secure the message database on mobile devices.

The CRYPT12 extension must be differentiated from others, such as CRYPT7 or CRYPT8, which refer to the applied algorithm.

There is an application called Omni-Crypt to convert CRYPT12 files to CRYPT legacy files on your mobile device.

However we do not recommend the use of this application as it is not an application authorized by the WhatsApp developer.

CRYPT12 files are system files and manual opening is not recommended.

To work with CRYPT12 files you must have the WhatsApp Messenger messaging service installed on your mobile, either Android or iOS.

WhatsApp Messenger
Omni-Crypt (Available only on non-authorized servers)

How Can I Open CRYPT12 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CRYPT12 file is to find a CRYPT12 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CRYPT12 file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CRYPT12 file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CRYPT12 file opener then try to search online for "CRYPT12 viewer", "application to open CRYPT12 file" or "open CRYPT12 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CRYPT12 file

How Can I Open CRYPT12 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CRYPT12 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CRYPT12 file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CRYPT12 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CRYPT12 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CRYPT12 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CRYPT12 file then try to search for "CRYPT12 viewer", "application to open CRYPT12 file" or "read CRYPT12 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CRYPT12 file

How Can I Open CRYPT12 File on Android

If you downloaded a CRYPT12 file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CRYPT12 file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CRYPT12".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CRYPT12 viewer", "CRYPT12 file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CRYPT12 File on iPhone or iPad

To open CRYPT12 File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CRYPT12 file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CRYPT12". This way you can find apps which can open CRYPT12 files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CRYPT12 viewer" or "CRYPT12 file" online in your favorite search engine.