EncryptPad

You can never be certain that files containing sensitive information will not be accessed by others without your knowledge, whether they are stored locally or transferred across the web.

EncryptPad is a useful app that serves as a secure text editor and file encryption tool. It can protect your documents using key files and passphrases, as well as encrypt any binary file using the same methods.

Getting started with EncryptPad could hardly be simpler, as you can run the application as soon as you unpack the downloaded archive. No installation is necessary, and the software will not store any data outside of the main folder.

As far as the application’s text editing module is concerned, it offers pretty much the same feature set as the standard Windows Notepad. However, it also includes a zoom function that is likely to come in handy.

Some may have preferred to have a few advanced text editing tools at their disposal, but those who just want a secure Notepad alternative should be very happy with the functions that are available.

Any document created with EncryptPad can be encrypted using a passphrase and/or key file, and the latter can also be generated if it is not already available. You can take advantage of the built-in passphrase generator to ensure your data cannot be decrypted easily.

However, the application can also be used to encrypt any binary file you wish to protect, such as images, videos or archives, and then decrypt them when necessary.

The program can use the AES-128, AES-256, CAST5 or TripleDES cipher algorithms, and it supports ZIP and ZLIP encryption. The encrypted files are saved to the GPG or EPD formats.

On the whole, EncryptPad is an easy-to-use, portable utility that can serve as a great Notepad alternative for users who want to ensure their sensitive information is safe. Not only that, but it also enables you to encrypt any binary file, using a passphrase, key file, or both.