AxCrypt

AxCrypt is software that enables you to easily encrypt files and folders. It's essential when you are sharing your computer with multiple users and want to maintain your privacy.

The first thing in order is to create an account. This aspect might annoy some users, but this being a privacy-oriented app, free access to its contents would defeat the purpose. Create an account and set up a password to use each time you open the program.

The UI keeps it simple, sporting two tabs for listing files and folders. To secure a file, you can simply drag and drop it within the list, or by clicking the locked padlock icon and manually selecting it from its location.

Once a file or folder was dropped inside the layout, the encryption will be instantly applied. This can be verified by opening the file's location and looking for items with the AAX file format assigned.

A secured file or folder cannot be opened by anyone except you. Opening a locked file can be done from the "Open Secured" feature or by going to the list and using its context menu. The context menu lets you remove files from the list and drop their secured status, or simply erase them without lifting the encryption.

For those who acquire a paid subscription, AxCrypt provides a way of sharing encryption keys and a password manager. Both options are indeed useful, but the password manager is a must when dealing with this type of utility. Also, individuals who prefer to manage their data from a mobile device are covered as well, as the application can be found in both iOS and Android stores.

AxCrypt is the perfect solution for users interested in encrypting their files without bothering too much about the technology behind the scene. Sporting a clear-cut interface that holds the user's hand while doing what's designed to do, AXCrypt can be seen as a solution for both casual and knowledgeable individuals.