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Convert CRYPT to DB

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 10, 2026
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Is it possible to convert CRYPT to DB?
Yes - CRYPT converts to DB.

The open-source wa-crypt-tools (wadecrypt command) decrypts .crypt12, .crypt14, and .crypt15 backups to a standard SQLite msgstore.db file. You must supply the key file from your phone (root access required for crypt12/crypt14) or your 64-digit password (crypt15).

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Why convert CRYPT to DB?

Converting .crypt to .db exposes the raw SQLite chat database, letting you inspect, search, or archive your chat history outside of WhatsApp using any SQLite browser. This is useful after switching phones or losing WhatsApp account access when you need direct access to the data.

How to convert CRYPT to DB

wa-crypt-tools OPEN-SOURCE

Install via pip (pip install wa-crypt-tools) and run wadecrypt --keyfile key msgstore.db.crypt14 msgstore.db; for crypt15 with a password, use --password "yourpassword" in place of --keyfile.

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If you only need your chats back rather than the raw database, reinstall WhatsApp with the same phone number, place the .crypt file in WhatsApp/Databases/, and tap Restore - no key handling required.

About these formats

.CRYPT WhatsApp Encrypted Message Database Backup

A .crypt file is WhatsApp's encrypted backup of your chat database. You cannot open it directly. The correct way to use it is to reinstall WhatsApp on a phone with the same phone number and…

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.DB SQLite Database File

A .db file is almost always a SQLite database - the single-file format used by Android apps, browsers, and desktop programs to store their data. Open it with the free DB Browser for SQLite…

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Quality & what to watch

  • The decryption key is mandatory: for crypt12/crypt14 it is at /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/key on a rooted Android device; for crypt15 you need your 64-digit key or the password set when enabling E2E backup.
  • If you lose your crypt15 key or password, the backup is unrecoverable - WhatsApp does not hold a copy on any server.
  • The decrypted msgstore.db is a standard SQLite 3 file that any SQLite browser can open to read the messages and chat tables.

Frequently asked questions

Can I open the decrypted `.db` file in a regular database viewer?
Yes - the output msgstore.db is a standard SQLite 3 file that any SQLite browser can open to read the messages and chat tables.
Do online `.crypt` decryptor sites work?
No - they have no access to your key and cannot decrypt the file; sites claiming otherwise are not credible.
Which `.crypt` versions does wa-crypt-tools support?
It supports crypt12, crypt14, and crypt15 when the correct key or password is provided.
Is there a GUI tool for this conversion?
No GUI desktop application currently supports this conversion; wa-crypt-tools is a command-line Python package.