P-Encoder

All applications and websites are based on an abundance of lines of code that make the computer understand your input. With the right utilities, anyone with a certain amount of programming knowledge can reverse engineer code in order to analyze it. This can be subject for theft, but with applications like P-Encoder you can completely encrypt the code in case it's PHP.

In terms of design, the application doesn't come with a visually appealing interface, but sports a simple layout, with several steps you need to take. Accommodation isn't a problem, with helpful text here and there in an attempt to enhance the workflow.

The application only targets PHP files you can either import one by one or have the whole content of a directory imported. A side panel enlists all project elements so you can quickly access them, with a fully interactive preview section equipped with syntax highlighting and line numbering you can use to tweak the code.

You can take you time each step of the way, with the possibility to visit each one in case you forgot to specify any details. Once you're happy with file selection, further along the way you can manage the project framework, either by loading an existing one or creating a new instance.

Most of the time is most likely spent in the settings tab, where the actual obfuscation options are handled. In this regard, you can manage general details, variables, functions, constants, classes, as well as several hash related options.

The application lets you choose what exactly to protect, and even pick the character encoding to use, remove white spaces, or add an expiration date. A preview section is attached so you get a glimpse of what the end result looks like.

Last but not least, the application encourages you to create a backup of your original files in case anything unexpected occurs. It comes with a dedicated tool in this regard that only requires you to select target source and destination folders. The overall process is done in a jiffy, with the possibility to take a look at the obfuscated code by returning to the first step.

To sum it up, P-Encoder is a neat application you can use to enhance your PHP projects with an extra layer of security. The simple design gets you quickly up and running, with a step-by-step process which is suitable for all levels of experience. Multiple settings are at your fingertips, with an interactive preview section so you can tweak the code and make sure it can't be deciphered by anyone or anything.