Extract text from Yoti recovery files (YOTI)
To convert YOTI recovery files to another format, you need Yoti or other Backup software.
To convert other file formats to the "Digital Identity Recovery File" file type, you need software like Yoti or a similar tool.
A .YOTI file is a specialized digital identity backup generated by the Yoti verification app. It serves as an essential encrypted recovery key, allowing users to safely restore their identity vault when migrating to a new smartphone.
The primary disadvantage of this format is its strictly proprietary, closed ecosystem. A .YOTI file (typically named RECOVERY.yoti) does not hold standard readable data, ID scans, or photos. Instead, it exclusively stores heavily encrypted private cryptographic keys. Consequently, it is completely unsupported by standard text editors, web browsers, or archive managers. Attempting to force-open or convert this file will corrupt the encryption keys, permanently locking you out of your digital ID.
Because the format is designed purely for cryptographic security rather than content display, converting it to standard formats like PDF or JPG is both impossible and counterproductive. Standard online converters fail to process it because it lacks standard document structures.
Convert.Guru analyzes your YOTI file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
If you want to convert YOTI file to , you can use Yoti or similar software from the "Encryption Key Backup" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to YOTI, try Yoti or another comparable tool in the "Encryption Key Backup" category.
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