CaRT Neutering Format Library

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library 1.2.3 ·python
verified May 24, 2026

Compressed and RC4 Transport (CaRT) is a file format and an associated Python library used to 'neuter' files for secure distribution, particularly in the malware analysis community. It encrypts and compresses files, optionally embedding metadata, to prevent execution and detection by antivirus software. The library provides functionalities for packing and unpacking CaRT files and currently supports format version 1. It is actively maintained by Cybercentre Canada, with the latest stable release being 1.2.3.

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