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Free file archiver that can lock archives with AES-256 and hide file names behind a password.

Encrypts archives only, not drives or live folders.

Privacy passport

5 of 5 checks

No trackingYesNo ads and no third-party trackers or analytics.
Open sourceYesApps and server code are public, so anyone can check them.
Only you can read itOn deviceYour data stays on your own device.
No accountYesWorks without signing up.
FreeYesFree to use.

Where it stands among 13 file encryption tools

No tracking

Yes

Open source

Yes

Only you can read it

Yes

No account

Yes

Free

Yes

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