AxCrypt – A Useful File Encryption Software for Windows

Posted on July 22, 2008. Filed under: File Management, Utility, freeware | Tags: , , , |

AxCrypt is an open source file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with Windows to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with individual files. Files can be encrypted with this software so that they can be safely and easily sent to other users via e-mail or any other means. Self-decrypting files are also supported, removing the need to install AxCrypt to decrypt.  Files in shared computers may also be encrypted to keep them private. The sofware may be downloaded at this link.

The following are its useful features:

  • Right-click integration with Windows Explorer makes AxCrypt the easiest way to encrypt individual files in Windows.
  • Double-click to edit/view with any application.
  • Automatic re-encryption after modification.
  • Absolutely no user configuration necessary or possible before use.
  • Open source under GNU General Public License.
  • 7 languages in one executable distribution.
  • Extensive command-line interface for scripting and programming.

If you find AxCrypt useful and would like to give a donation, you may do so at their web site.

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