Portable Cr!ptAES

Security of items is a top priority nowadays, especially since threats lurk over every corner of the information superhighway. This doesn’t necessarily have to involve an antivirus solution, and you might need something to protect files from unauthorized access. As such, Portable Cr!ptAES provides a powerful mode of encrypting your files.

On the bright side of things, there’s no setup involved, so the application is of use to you as soon as download is done. This means it can comfortably fit on a thumb drive to be used as your personal encryption tool, but you do need to be sure that the target computer is fitted with .NET Framework.

The interface is pretty intuitive, and fitted with neatly-organized functions and buttons, just to make it clear for individuals of all levels of experience. It contains different tools to help with encryption, such as a password generator, multiple types of encryption, as well as different algorithms for greater variety.

The application is capable of encrypting nearly any kind of file, regardless of size and format. You can choose to add multiple files, or an entire folder. Algorithms at your disposal consist of several variations of AES, Blowfish, and Serpent. By default, the application is set to automatic encryption, which detects whether an item needs to be encrypted or decrypted.

As mentioned, the application comes with a built-in password generator to strengthen the algorithm, but it’s recommended to save it to file to be able to decrypt files later on. Encrypted files are created at a custom location, with no possibility to have original items removed. Apart from encryption, you can choose to wipe files, create fingerprint, or view related info.

Bottom line is that it’s really important to keep your files secured, and Portable Cr!ptAES is a reliable application in this regard. Multiple algorithms are at your disposal, as well as a password generator for solid encryption keys. Additional tools add more functionality, making it worth your while overall.