This is a popular, free tool for viewing decrypted databases. Download WhatsApp Viewer. Go to > Decrypt .crypt14 . Select your msgstore.db.crypt14 and your key file.
Click on the menu at the top left and select Decrypt .crypt14 . A small dialog box will appear with two input fields:
The tool will generate a decrypted file named msgstore.decrypted.db , which you can then open within the same app to read chats. How to decrypt WhatsApp crypt14
def decrypt_crypt14(key_file, crypt14_file, output_file): # Read key file with open(key_file, 'rb') as f: key_data = f.read()
Copy this file and transfer it to the exact same folder on your PC where you saved your .crypt14 file. Method 3: Converting Crypt14 to SQLite on PC
python -m pip install wa-crypt-tools
If you prefer an open-source, programmatic approach, you can run a Python script to decrypt the database locally. Ensure Python 3 is installed on your computer.
Install a root-enabled file manager like or Solid Explorer . Grant root permissions to the application when prompted.
: Windows is preferred for tools like WhatsApp Viewer. Guide to Decrypting Crypt14 1. Extract the Key File (Non-Root Method)