bmpPacker

It’s almost a certain fact that you have at least a bunch of files you wish nobody has access to. However, hiding them in a crowded directory tree isn’t really a practical choice, especially since there are various methods of securing these files. For instance, bmpPacker comes with some solid encryption methods which work with just about any kind of file.

For starters, the application is good to go from the moment download is complete, because it doesn’t require installation in order to function. More than this, it’s possible to store it on a USB flash drive in case you want to always have a solid encryption at hand. Registry entries are not affected on the computer you use it on.

You might be tricked into believing that the application uses steganography as a method of encryption, given the name. However, it does not. Instead, the output is always a file under the BMP format, which can even be opened with an image viewer, but don’t expect to find any appealing visuals or art.

The application can only process one file at a time, though. It needs to be loaded through the browse dialog, while encryption algorithms are found in a dedicated drop-down menu. You benefit from a powerful set of algorithms such as TwoFish, Blowfish, and AES. You can have the BMP picture displayed in a dedicated preview section.

A custom key is required for the algorithm to work. Note that it’s not random, so you need to remember it if you want to successfully decrypt the file later on. You might also want to pay a visit to the settings panel, which holds some default options, compression, as well as type of password to use.

In conclusion, bmpPacker is a reliable security application which is sure to cleverly put a lock on any important file. Although not abundant, algorithms are powerful enough to ensure required security, bundling files into a picture you can even view.