PixelCryptor for Windows

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Key Details of PixelCryptor

Encrypt and decrypt your files and folders using an image.
Last updated on February 29, 2024
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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 29, 2024

Encrypting files doesn't get any easier than with PixelCryptor, which has the unique approach of using pixel data from selected images to encrypt files and folders.

The professionally designed user interface is extremely easy to navigate. Users are presented with four menu options that are displayed as icons: About, Encode Files, Decode Files, and Help. Clicking the encode button introduced a wizard-like window that walked us through the encryption process. We named our encoded file, added files and folders, selected an image to use for the encryption, and chose a destination for the encrypted file. Users also have the option of deleting the source file once the encryption process is complete, a time-saving step that we appreciated. The encrypted file immediately appeared. Decoding the file was just as easy, and required the original image as the key. Though we don't think most users will even need it, an extensive Help menu is offered to guide you along the way.

Thanks to its ease-of-use, this free encryption program will appeal to those new to file encryption, as well as to more experienced users.

What’s new in version 1.3

Minor Windows 7 improvements and a new setup

PixelCryptor for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 27, 2011

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows Server
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0

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Total Downloads: 38,248

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.3/5

7 User Votes

Easy to use
martigaeJanuary 9, 2012
Pros
You don't have to remember a password, you choose an image in your files and this image is used to crypt your files. To uncrypt them it's the same process.
Cons
Nothing wrong to say.
Summary
This program is easy to use, you only have to remember which image you use to crypt or uncrypt.
The aplication wont openª,.
0367February 13, 2011
Pros
I had tis program before and it worked good,
Cons
After instaling the progam in mi pc.(After it was formated). The program would not run, files weere lost!. :(
Summary
Use a backup, so you dont loose your filesª,..
Simple but effective!
benrob126January 18, 2011
Pros
Images are used instead of passwords.
Cons
Nothing at the moment
Summary
Pictures can be complicated
timberwolf76275November 2, 2010
Pros
Does a good job of encrypting easy to use
Cons
having to reference to a picture is not so good if your using the data on 2 different pc´s then you have to carry a usb stick with the picture along with the data or save the same picture on multiple machines
Summary
Middle of the road software good but working with pictures is time consuming
don't use on important files
warhooperAugust 3, 2009
Pros
Very quick and easy to use..that works like a charm.
Cons
It will tell you it has unencrypted your file but it hasn't. It worked on a dummy file as a test before I encoded real one. It then refused to unencrypt yet said it did. There is no e-mail address to report failure to company either.
Summary
I would have to say that use of this program for anything important is a serious risk. The only solution to my problem was to finally accept that my files were lost and delete them in whole.
Good little program
atzilusOctober 1, 2008
Pros
Easy ti use. Does what it says it will
Cons
nothing so far
Summary
I find it simple and easy to use
A great encrypter
GaryGodXDecember 25, 2006
Pros
It works flawlessly and you can encrypt any file and folder with great easy.
Cons
You can only use images to encrypt files and folders.
Summary

Developer’s Description

Encrypt and decrypt your files and folders using an image.

In a world where privacy is getting more important daily, the need for secure data sharing is bigger than ever. PixelCryptor satisfies this need by providing an easy-to-use interface via which you can encrypt and decrypt data using an image only known by the sender and the receiver. PixelCryptor is free to use and is completely based on the Microsoft .NET 2.0 platform. All comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated, and can be ventilated through our forum. Please visit our forum page at codegazer.com for more information.