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File encryption

Encrypt any file with a password (AES-256-GCM) and decrypt it later, in your browser.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About File encryption

Locks any file with a password using AES-256-GCM, a strong standard cipher that also detects tampering, and unlocks it again later. All work happens in your browser, so the file is not uploaded. Use a long, unique password, because there is no way to recover a lost one.

How to use File encryption

  1. Choose the file you want to protect.
  2. Enter a strong password and encrypt.
  3. Save the encrypted file, and decrypt it later with the same password.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What if I forget the password?

The file cannot be recovered. Strong encryption has no back door, so keep the password in a password manager and store the encrypted file safely.

What do I need to open the file later?

You need the encrypted file and the exact password. Keep the password somewhere safe, since the encryption is meant to be unbreakable without it.

What does AES-256-GCM mean?

AES-256 is a strong standard cipher, and GCM mode also detects tampering. If the file is changed or the password is wrong, decryption fails instead of giving wrong data.

Is File encryption free?

Yes. File encryption on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put File encryption on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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