{"id":351,"date":"2016-07-23T04:11:23","date_gmt":"2016-07-23T04:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/?p=351"},"modified":"2016-07-29T07:47:10","modified_gmt":"2016-07-29T07:47:10","slug":"export-skype-chat-to-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/export-skype-chat-to-pdf.html","title":{"rendered":"Export Skype Chats to PDF &#8211; Print Complete History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"justify\">In this Era, Skype is playing more important role in our daily life. With some Criminal Investigation, Skype message records could be important evidence for some criminal evidence. But Unfortunately, Skype log files can be easily altered by using SQLite editor tool. It causes a serious problem to know about how much amount of contents on which we can trust. This is the main reason for Exporting Skype Chat To PDF for investigation purpose.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Skype Forensics:-<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"skype forensics\" width=\"587\" height=\"238\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Skype forensics deal with Skype evidences. Skype also stores its data in SQLite database. The location is <code>pro\/data\/data\/Skype\/databases<\/code>. Skype Xtract can be used to decrypt encrypted database. Skype Xtract generates output in HTML file with details of extracted messages. Skype supports different type of calls and broadly &#8211; Audio calls &amp; video Calls. Other categorization of Skype calls are Group calls.<\/p>\n<h3>Skype VoIP Basics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2-1.png\" alt=\"Skype VoIP\" width=\"338\" height=\"195\" \/><br \/>\nSkype is public VoIP calling and messaging system. It stores data using SQLite Databases on Android and Windows Systems. Skype Data-location on windows system is <code>c:\\users\\\\AppData\\Roaming\\Skype\\[Skype-account]<\/code>. All chats, contacts, &amp; Messages are extracted from main.db file.<br \/>\nSkype database from mobile can be extracted using UNFED systems &amp; Skye Xtract. In iOS devices Skype data file resides in <code>apps\/Skype\/\/main.db<\/code> file.<\/p>\n<h3>Forensics Sources For Skype<\/h3>\n<p>The Evidence of Skype Evidence is extracted from two different categories of sources which are following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Desktop apps-<\/strong> Windows, Android, Apple Mac, Linux etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile apps-<\/strong> Android, Windows phone, Blackberry, Ubuntu mobile etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Third Party Software for Exporting Skype Chat to PDF<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/3-1.png\" alt=\"Skype to PDF\" width=\"549\" height=\"378\" \/><br \/>\nFollow this procedure, if users\/clients want to export messages into PDF<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong> Firstly, Download and install<strong> SQLite Forensics Explorer<\/strong>, on your computer. Then follow the given steps to export Skype chat to PDF file.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong> Go to start menu, then click<strong> All programs <\/strong>and choose <strong>SQLite forensic explorer<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/4-1.png\" alt=\"Window\" width=\"639\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 3:<\/strong> Now, go to <strong>Add file<\/strong> option and click the <strong>Add file<\/strong> button for upload a Skype chat SQLite file.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/5-2.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"635\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong> When user click Add file button, they show a pop up window for user to <strong>browse and select<\/strong> the Skype chat SQLite file.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/6-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"640\" height=\"398\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 5:<\/strong> Now user click the<strong> browse button<\/strong> and select the Skype chat SQLite file.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/7-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"641\" height=\"396\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 6:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Add button<\/strong> to start the scanning process of SQLite file.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/8-2.png\" alt=\"Sqlite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"634\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 7:<\/strong> If user clicks on the tabular tab, it shows the preview of Skype chat file.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/9-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic EXplorer\" width=\"642\" height=\"391\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSTEP 8:<\/strong> Now, click the<strong> Hex tab<\/strong> to analyze the email chat in binary format and record bar show the complete report of the chat.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/10-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"638\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 9:<\/strong> To analyze and categorize the data, software provides color schema. User can differentiate the <strong>unallocated, Active, Deleted &amp; secured data<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/11-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"640\" height=\"376\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSTEP 10:<\/strong> Now click on the <strong>Export button<\/strong> to export the Skype chat into PDF format.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/12-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"642\" height=\"396\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSTEP 11:<\/strong> After clicking the export button, it will show a pop up window and allow you to select the export option such as <strong>Active Records, Deleted Records, All Media files<\/strong>. Just select PDF format.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/13-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"643\" height=\"397\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSTEP 12:<\/strong> Now, <strong>browse<\/strong> the file and <strong>save <\/strong>it.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/14-1.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"638\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 13:<\/strong> After completion of export process, it will show <strong>\u201cExport successfully\u201d<\/strong> Message.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/15.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"637\" height=\"391\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nSTEP 14:<\/strong> Now navigate to the export location and view<strong> PDF<\/strong> file.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acquireforensics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/16.png\" alt=\"SQLite Forensic Explorer\" width=\"637\" height=\"260\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>The main use of Export Skype Chat To PDF for forensic purpose of law enforcement to investigate crimes such as murder, theft, or fraud. On the other hand, it is the duty of the investigators to resolve disputes finally and speedily. Thus before forensic evidence is admitted in the Court, the techniques to find out that information must be properly studied and their accuracy must be verified. PDF evidence is not only valuable to a successful illegal prosecution, but it may also be crucial in the eyes of many jurors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this Era, Skype is playing more important role in our daily life. With some Criminal Investigation, Skype message records could be important evidence for some criminal evidence. But Unfortunately, Skype log files can be easily altered by using SQLite editor tool. 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