Text Shredder

It is almost impossible to guarantee that any data you send via the web remains private, which is why it is so important to encrypt sensitive information before sharing it with others. Text Shredder is a straightforward and fully portable application that can encrypt plain text using the AES algorithm, and then decrypt it when it needs to be read. It is very easy to use, as well as open-source.

A utility such as this one often needs to be used on multiple PCs, and you will not always have administrative rights, a requirement for installing software. Since Text Shredder is portable, however, you can run it pretty much anywhere.

Of course, it also helps that the program is remarkably simple to deploy, as it doesn’t need to be installed, and it doesn’t leave any traces behind.

Once you have launched the application, you will find everything to be pretty self-explanatory. You first need to enter one or two passwords to be used for encryption, and these will have to be provided whenever you wish to decrypt the text.

The user interface layout is quite intuitive, and we liked the application's minimalistic design. Moreover, you can switch to the low-contrast themes to make it more difficult for others to read the text on your screen while you are working.

The encrypted text can be copied to the clipboard or saved to a text file, and the recipient will only be able to decrypt the message’s contents if they have access to the passwords used to secure it.

If you run into any issues, or if you simply want to learn more about the encryption method, feel free to consult the extensive user manual that is provided.

In short, Text Shredder is a great utility for users who want a lightweight, portable and intuitive text encryption tool. It can help you secure messages before they are sent to others, and it is very novice-friendly.