Top 5 Best Free File Encryption Software
I have listed some of the best and free file encryption software for windows OS.
Sophos Free Encryption
Protect your files with a password against curious and malicious people, especially if you use notebook. Besides being totally free One of the advantages of Sophos is the ability to encrypt a file or entire directories. It allows you to share encrypted files via email. And, it is easy to use, shows the intensity of the password, intuitive interface and fast.
Operating System: Windows XP – Windows 8
Size: 2.06 MB
AxCrypt
Easy to use utility to encrypt your important files up to 128bits. Program integrates with Windows Explorer and allows combining strong encryption algorithms AES compression. The encrypted files have extension AXX in their names and can only be decoded with the program.
Operating System: Windows Xp – Windows 8
Size: 3.20 MB
dsCrypt
dsCrypt is an encryption software with many features, operations and, increases security with AES encryption standard and simple interface. It uses advanced techniques to improve security (AES / Rijndael). Requires no installation, is a single executable file and has no complications using it. There’s even an anti-keylooger built, anybody discover their passwords.
Operating System: Windows Xp – Windows 8
Size: 25 KB
7-Zip Portable
7-Zip is an excellent file archiver, able to convert file in new formats 7z, Zip and Tar. The program is a portable version and requires no installation, allowing you to carry it in any CD, DVD or USB stick.
Operating System: Windows Xp – Windows 8
Size: 2.29 MB
TrueCrypt
TrueCrypt is an encoder that is designed to protect your files by encrypting files. The algorithms used in encoding are: AES-256, CAST5, Serpent, Triple DES, Blowfish (448-bit key), and Twofish. Their mode of operation is LRW (CBC with supports).
Operating System: Windows Xp – Windows 8
Size: 2.3 MB
Other free file encryption utility for windows are:
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