Encoding Decoding Free

Encryption is the best method of protecting one's data. Even if encrypted files still have a small chance of being cracked by very resourceful individuals, the chances of a regular user dealing with that type of threat are fairly slim. Tools that help with protecting files are not a scarce product nowadays, and in some cases, you can get them for free. Take Encoding Decoding Free, for example, a lightweight utility that provides a handful of algorithms for your daily encryption tasks.

Some applications put you through a lot of hoops in order to get the job done. Not this one. With Encoding Decoding Free you just have to deal with the file you wish encrypted within its UI, choose one of the six algorithms and come up with a password.

Individual files are the only accepted items here. You might be wondering if folders are supported, but sadly, they are not.

The Encoding menu from within the toolbar lets you select algorithms such as Standard, Ultra, Ultra 3, ASE 128, 192, and 256-bit. If you are not interested in the encryption levels, you can select the 256-bit AES and apply that to all your files. To decode an item, load it up, provide the same password used for encryption, and you're done.

rating password is a common feature among many similar apps. In this case, with every character you type down, both a numerical score and a strength level will let you know how dependable the combination is. If you are hitting the green color and a score over 500, your password shouldn't be cracked by any regular individual.

Encoding Decoding Free is not a bad tool to have in your collection. Encrypting files can be done in a couple of seconds, and the password strength indicator can put your mind at ease with the combination you come up with. It will cost you nothing, which is a real bargain.