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Convert CRYPT to TXT

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 28, 2026
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Is it possible to convert CRYPT to TXT?
Yes - CRYPT converts to TXT.

The easiest path is WhatsApp's built-in Export chat feature, which exports individual chats as .txt files without needing the .crypt file at all. Decrypting the full backup requires the matching key file (root access for crypt12/crypt14) or your 64-digit password (crypt15).

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Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert CRYPT to TXT?

A plain .txt file is the simplest format for archiving or searching WhatsApp chat history and opens on any device without WhatsApp installed. This is useful when you have lost access to the originating phone or need a portable, searchable record of your conversations.

How to convert CRYPT to TXT

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Open a chat in WhatsApp, tap the three-dot menu > More > Export chat, choose whether to include media, and save the resulting .txt file; this method exports one chat at a time.

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Run wadecrypt --keyfile key msgstore.db.crypt14 msgstore.db to decrypt the backup to a plain SQLite .db, then use whatsapp-chat-exporter against the .db to produce .txt files per chat.

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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…

Open .CRYPT details →
.TXT Plain Text File

A TXT file is plain, unformatted text - the simplest document format on any computer. Double-click it: Windows opens it in Notepad, macOS in TextEdit, Linux in gedit. Nothing to install. If…

Open .TXT details →

Quality & what to watch

  • WhatsApp's Export chat exports one chat at a time; there is no built-in bulk export for all conversations at once.
  • Decryption requires the key file from the phone's protected storage (root access for crypt12/crypt14); for crypt15 you need your 64-digit key or the password set when enabling end-to-end backup.
  • The .crypt backup is tied to the phone number that created it; a key from a different number will not work.

Frequently asked questions

Can I decrypt a `.crypt` file without root access?
For crypt12/crypt14, root access is normally required to retrieve the key file; for crypt15, you only need the 64-digit key or password you set when enabling end-to-end backup.
Are online `.crypt`-to-TXT converters safe?
No - sites claiming to decrypt .crypt files online cannot have your key and cannot produce valid output; avoid uploading your backup to such services.
Can I restore chats to a new phone instead of converting?
Yes - reinstall WhatsApp with the same phone number and tap Restore when prompted; WhatsApp reads the .crypt backup automatically.