E01 File Extension
EnCase Image File Format (Expert Witness)
Overview – What is E01 File Format?
The E01 file extension stands for EnCase image file format used by EnCase software. The file is used to store digital evidence including volume images, disk image, memory and logical files.
EnCase creates multiple E01 files of uniform size 640 MB for storing the acquired digital data. For every new E01 file, the extension of the file changes for every new file that is created.
Since EnCase was originally introduced with the name Expert Witness, E01 file may often be referred as Expert Witness files.
Technical Specifications
Encryption & Support
E01 file being a disk image file is encrypted and is only supported by EnCase software.
File Signature
45 56 46 09 0D 0A FF 00
Applications Supported
How to open and view E01 File Extension
E01 Files can be opened using EnCase Software only.