AxCrypt for Windows

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Key Details of AxCrypt

Protect files and folders with encryption.
Last updated on March 9, 2021
There have been 8 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Developer’s Description

Protect files and folders with encryption.

AxCrypt is a software that enables you to easily encrypt files and folders.

It has never been as easy to collaborate with your team, with the key sharing feature.

It's essential when you are sharing your computer with multiple users and want to maintain your privacy.

Overview of the main features

Collaboration: Allow secured files to be opened by other AxCrypt users with their own password.Password management: Manage and access your passwords seamlessly wherever you are.Strong encryption with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption Cloud storage awareness Multilingual (English, French, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Korean, German, Portuguese, Dutch and more to come)Easy to work with Secured folders: Automatically secure new files in designated folders with one click.Offline encryption/decryption Open SourceFree versionSupport via emails and forum, video tutorials

AxCrypt for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 9, 2020

Latest update: March 9, 2021

Version: 2.1.1585.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows 7

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 26,681

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

3.8/5

6 User Votes

Great program
ddyeMay 25, 2012
Pros
Easy to use, nice encryption, convenient
Cons
Would be great if you could use it on a USB drive
Summary
Great program for encrypting sensitive files. I'm not sure if it works from a USB drive, but that would be great if it did. I haven't checked to see how good the security is with this program (i.e., back doors and vulnerabilities), but I think it uses AES-128 bit encryption.
Simple - Easy to use - Efficient
phtorcheOctober 3, 2011
Pros
Simply put your passwords, licenses, ... by theme in a simple text file and crypt it.
Cons
Only AES 128 bits
Summary
Fantastic with Windows 7 / 64 bit
charleschen70September 4, 2011
Pros
The AxCrypt works seamlessly with the OS and all folder to allow quick encryption, decryption and file shredding. An extremely valuable tool that occupies a very small footprint and does not consume system resources.
Cons
Too good to complain about.
Summary
Free, effective, small program size, perfect tool.
This did NOT work on my athlon 64 bit Windows 7 system
Jade_HDecember 8, 2010
Pros
Easy to install, clean download, no spyware or anything. The file shredder works. Uninstalls cleanly too.
Cons
All it did was change the icon and the file extension. The supposedly encrypted file still opens on double click without the passphrase. Only the encrypt to exe command asked for the passphrase, and then I couldn't use it anymore after closing it.
Summary
I tried the encrypt, encrypt a copy, encrypt to exe command and it seemed to work. But only the encrypt to exe asked me for a pass phrase on double click. The other files still opened in its proper software (word, foxit, image browser, etc.) on double click. Yes I tried all combinations of checking and unchecking the 'remember this passphrase' box for the encrypt, encrypt a copy, and encrypt to exe commands. When I closed the file and I tried to finally decrypt and return it to it's usual unencrypted (.doc, .pdf, .jpg), it can't anymore. I get an error message saying the file is already open and being used by another program, would i like to open it as a read only file? I'm so glad I didn't test the encrypt command on important files because it shreds the original. I had to open the task manager and end the process so i could decrypt some of the other files. The rest I just trashed.
Amazing & currently the best for 64-bit systems!
wolverine486July 26, 2010
Pros
-Easy to use -Designed for 64-bit Windows -Has a shredder
Cons
Absolutely none that I had found.
Summary
Since going to Windows 7 x64, I was searching all over the place for an encryption program that was easy to use and integrated into the context menu. This was the only one I found at the time that did all that, and have been using it for close to 6 months now without any issues. A must IMO if you have a 64-bit system!
Great Product, much easier to use than the others.
Jack RayleighJuly 18, 2010
Pros
All it takes is on click to Encrypt, and is a lot easier to do for less tech savvy users than other encryption software.
Cons
It is great for keeping out your average Joe, but a determined hacker can likely get past it. Axcprypt doesn't stop your file from being deleted, and Axcrypt can be uninstalled allowing access to your previously locked file.
Summary
I tried Truecrypt and several others, but they didn't do what I wanted them to. This is perfect for locking a document or folder to keep family or friends out without requiring you to read through a manual.