Windows · Security & Antivirus
AxCrypt
AxCrypt is a simple file encryption software for Windows. It integrates seamlessly with your workflow to encrypt, decrypt, store, send and work with files.
Version 3.0.0.38 · by Svante Seleborg, Zebastian Victorin, Måns Hansson, Linda Olander, Mattias Tall, Alejandro Serratosa, Juliette Dreyer
Official site: axcrypt.net
About AxCrypt
## AxCrypt
AxCrypt is a highly secure data encryption app that provides AES-128/256 file encryption and compression for Windows. It has a simple interface and works with a single double-click to automatically decrypt and open documents. It has seamless integration with Windows Explorer with no configuration required.
AxCrypt is used to share and work with stored documents and e-mail attachments, in a secure manner. If your documents reside on a document sharing service or file server, AxCrypt is well suited and is able to seamlessly integrate, and makes both sharing and storing sensitive data a simple task.
## Features`*`
- Collaboration.
- Strong encryption with AES 128-bit or 256-bit encryption.
- Cloud storage awareness.
- Multilingual: English, French, Swedish, Spanish.
- Password management.
- Intuitive interface.
- Secured folders.
- Offline encryption/decryption.
- Support via email and forum.
- AxCrypt is a great tool for protecting your documents such as private correspondence, employment information, medical information, and financial details. It doesn't matter whether this data is stored on a local hard disk or network server, encrypting it is easy. Simply right-click any document file and encrypt it via the explorer interface.
`*` Some features are only available in AxCrypt Premium.
### Package-specific issue
If this package isn't up-to-date for some days, [Create an issue](https://github.com/tunisiano187/Chocolatey-packages/issues/new/choose)
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How to install AxCrypt
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install axcrypt
- Open AxCrypt once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is AxCrypt free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to axcrypt.net, the developer's official site, where AxCrypt is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of AxCrypt?
The version listed here is 3.0.0.38, published /Date(1763. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install AxCrypt from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install axcrypt. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is AxCrypt safe?
AxCrypt downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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