Extract text from encrypted files (SSPQ)
To convert SSPQ files to another format, you need Emsisoft Decryptor or other Encoded software.
To convert other file formats to the "Malware Encrypted Data" file type, you need software like Emsisoft Decryptor or a similar tool.
A .sspq file is typically not a standard format you created, but a critical security indicator that your data has been encrypted by the STOP/Djvu ransomware. This malware targets specific file types - such as DOCX, JPG, XLSX, and PDF - and locks them using AES-256 encryption, appending the .sspq extension to the original filename (e.g., document.docx becomes document.docx.sspq).
Users typically encounter this file after a malware infection, often accompanied by a _readme.txt ransom note. The file is essentially your original data wrapped in a cryptographic shell. You cannot "convert" this file using standard image or document converters (like Photoshop or Microsoft Word). To restore the file, you must either decrypt it using a tool like the Emsisoft Decryptor (if an offline key was used) or restore the data from an external backup.
Note: In rare corporate environments (approx. 10% of cases), a .sspq file may be a protected PDF wrapper used by Seclore Rights Management to secure sensitive documents. If you are in a corporate network and see no ransom note, contact your IT administrator.
Convert.Guru analyzes your SSPQ file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert SSPQ file to , you can use Emsisoft Decryptor or similar software from the "Ransomware Encrypted File" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to SSPQ, try Emsisoft Decryptor or another comparable tool in the "Ransomware Encrypted File" category.
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