PrivCryptF

Encryption is no longer dedicated to businesses, but also to individuals who want to prevent privacy intrusions. Securing your files and folders via encryption is a surefire way to avert complete strangers from accessing your most intimate data.

PrivCryptF is a lightweight encryption and decryption program that provides a simple and straightforward way to keep your data safe.

The program does not require setup, so you can simply decompress the archive and launch the tool to get started. The interface consists of a single window where you are prompted to add the desired directory. The application works with folders only and there is no possibility to add single files.

Functionality-wise, the tool is as simple to use as it looks, meaning that you can hit the encrypt button and add a password to secure a specific directory. When you want to access it, simply add it to the password and hit the decrypt button.

The protocol used to secure the data is AES-256, one of the most commonly used protocols. You can also decrypt your folders using other similar tools without too many issues. While it can be argued that AES-256 comes with a too simple algebraic structure, it is more than enough for a personal computer.

It is worth mentioning that the developer plans to add several other features in the future, options that include adding a compression mode to shrink down the size of the folders, for instance. The developer also plans to include extra options in the future, Padding mode and Cipher mode being two of the mentions.

Given the overall features and straightforward functionality, it is safe to say that PrivCryptF is a tool that mostly addresses the average user.