{"id":45210,"date":"2022-03-05T20:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-05T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/?p=45210"},"modified":"2023-01-16T10:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T04:49:21","slug":"free-file-encryption-software-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/free-file-encryption-software-windows","title":{"rendered":"Best File &#038; Folder Encryption Software for Windows PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"gmw_\">If you need to <span class=\"gm_ gm_3a191dc2-d9c7-8c13-bd1b-628f8b3a94b9 gm-spell\">password-protect<\/span> your files, folders, and disk in Windows 11\/10, we can use some great freeware to do so easily. We can download various Encryption programs to keep our personal and valuable data safe. While there exists a plethora of these freeware for Windows, some that will suit your requirements are mentioned here. Read to find more about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Free File Encryption Software for Windows PC<\/h2>\n<p>Here is a list of some of the best free File &amp; Folder Encryption Software for Windows computers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>AxCrypt<\/li>\n<li>idoo File Encryption<\/li>\n<li>TrueCrypt<\/li>\n<li>FlashCrypt<\/li>\n<li>1 Second Folder Encrypt Free<\/li>\n<li>AES Crypt<\/li>\n<li>FreeOTFE<\/li>\n<li>Wise Folder Hider<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1] AxCrypt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">AxCrypt is the leading open-source file encryption software for Windows. It allows you to password-protect any number of files using strong AES \u2013 128 File Encryption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The program requires no configuration, simply install and use it. It allows<em> Right-click integration<\/em> with Windows Explorer so; one can easily encrypt individual files in Windows. Also, it features <em>Double-click integration <\/em><em>for<\/em> opening, editing, and saving the protected files.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45211 size-medium\" title=\"File Encryption Software for Windows\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/AxCrypt-400x295.gif\" alt=\"File Encryption Software for Windows\" width=\"400\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/AxCrypt-400x295.gif 400w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/AxCrypt-150x110.gif 150w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/AxCrypt-600x442.gif 600w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/AxCrypt.gif 615w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This program<span class=\"gmw_\"> is free for use but also offers additional features in its paid version. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>AxCrypt Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Seamless integration with Windows Explorer<\/li>\n<li>Multiple languages support<\/li>\n<li>Extensive command-line interface for scripting and programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: Best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/best-hard-drive-encryption-software-windows\" rel=\"noopener\">Hard Drive encryption software<\/a> for Windows.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"gmw_\"><span class=\"gm_ gm_bcab3e54-677e-f98c-2832-e68ffcec0d27 gm-spell\">2] idoo<\/span> File Encryption<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"gmw_\"><span class=\"gm_ gm_bcab3e54-677e-f98c-2832-e68ffcec0d27 gm-spell\">idoo<\/span> File Encryption<\/span><span class=\"gmw_\"> is feature-rich software that helps you lock and hide batch files in order to prevent unwanted access. The program is capable of encrypting most\u00a0file formats such as Microsoft Office documents, BMP images, JPG \/ JPEG photos, GIF picture files, PDF files, mp4 videos, mp3 music, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-45212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Idoo-Encrypt-Software-400x277.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Idoo-Encrypt-Software-400x277.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Idoo-Encrypt-Software-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Idoo-Encrypt-Software.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It, while encrypting asks you to create a master password and also demands an email address, just in case you forget the password. The feature-rich program does offer a good range of options, even with its free version. It includes an easy-to-use interface with a good file encryption facility. Simply add the items you want with the &#8220;Add&#8221; buttons, and check the ones you want to protect before hitting the Action button.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"gmw_\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Although <span class=\"gm_ gm_6f3ef4d9-4594-721c-26ab-66bf05927ae6 gm-spell\">idoo<\/span> File Encryption hides a folder from the desktop, it will still be visible and accessible via System Explorer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"gmw_\"><span class=\"gm_ gm_09afb2e6-c229-1984-e73b-12d73ae82193 gm-spell\">Idoo<\/span> Encryption Free key Features:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>You can hide only files &#8211; not folders or disks.<\/li>\n<li>User-friendly interface<\/li>\n<li>Password-protection for data<\/li>\n<li>AES Encryption to pack and encrypt a folder into a portable executable file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/add-password-to-zip-file-windows\" rel=\"noopener\">How to add Password to Zip file<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3] TrueCrypt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This free program is open-source disk encryption software for Windows <span class=\"gmw_\">11\/10<\/span>, Mac OS X, and Linux. With this program, the desired data automatically gets encrypted and decrypted; soon after it is loaded, requiring no user intervention.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Free File Encryption Software for Windows 10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/True-Crypt-400x310.jpg\" alt=\"Free File Encryption Software for Windows 10\" width=\"400\" height=\"310\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The encrypted data can then be stored in files (containers) or partitions (devices). Once stored, the encrypted volume cannot be read (decrypted) without using the correct password\/key file(s) or correct encryption keys.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"gmw_\">The developer of the program claims the only way to recover your files if you forget the password is to \u2018crack\u2019 the password or the key. This, however, can take time (depending on the length and quality of the password or <span class=\"gm_ gm_8c710962-4646-3e50-890c-ebf878ab72d3 gm-spell\">key files<\/span>),<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The freeware program includes useful tips in the extensive help manual and volume-creation wizard that guide you all the way long.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Features of TrueCrypt:<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Very simple to use program<\/li>\n<li>Creates an encrypted hard drive and mounts it<\/li>\n<li>Allows automatic encryption<\/li>\n<li>Uses encryption algorithms such as AES-256, Serpent, Twofish<\/li>\n<li>Allows holding authorization keys on a USB stick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ways to secure encrypted data using TrueCrypt:<\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>With a password<\/li>\n<li>With a special key<\/li>\n<li>With both a password and a key<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/how-to-lock-a-file-or-folder-in-windows\">How to Lock a File or Folder in Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">4] FlashCrypt<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">FlashCrypt ensures good data security. The free program allows you to lock any folder on your computer with a military-grade 256-bit AES algorithm in just a couple of mouse clicks. Even the US Government admits the encryption method used by Flash Crypt is sufficient to protect classified information up to the TOP SECRET level.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After a hassle-free and quick installation, the program displays a folder drop-down menu of Windows Explorer with the following command <em>\u2018Protect with FlashCrypt\u2019<\/em>. So, to protect the desired folder simply select it, right-click on it, add a password and choose the command.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-45214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/FlashCrypt-Encryption-software-400x318.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/FlashCrypt-Encryption-software-400x318.png 400w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/FlashCrypt-Encryption-software-150x119.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/FlashCrypt-Encryption-software.png 437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides the data encryption, FlashCrypt can optionally compress your files. This saves disk space to a great extent and therefore makes the program so special. Also, FlashCrypt provides an optional facility for recovering the forgotten password. Go get it <a title=\"FlashCrypt\" href=\"http:\/\/www.softpedia.com\/get\/Security\/Encrypting\/FlashCrypt.shtml\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>FlashCrypt Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Password recovery option<\/li>\n<li>Data mobility<\/li>\n<li>Optional data compression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">5] 1 Second Folder Encrypt Free<\/h3>\n<p>1 Second Folder Encrypt Free offers advanced encryption technology that helps you protect all the computer data easily. When a folder is encrypted with 1 Second Folder Encryption, it cannot be accessed or copied. Also, neither it can be deleted nor moved nor renamed. In short, it helps keep the folder safe from people who might want to see it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-45215\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/1-Second-Folder-Enccrypt-Free-400x272.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/1-Second-Folder-Enccrypt-Free-400x272.png 400w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/1-Second-Folder-Enccrypt-Free-150x102.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/1-Second-Folder-Enccrypt-Free.png 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>One-click Encryption and Decryption<\/li>\n<li>Password setting for the software<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>6] AES Crypt<\/h3>\n<p>AES Crypt is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aescrypt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">easy to use<\/a> file encryption software that uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) to encrypt files. AES Crypt uses a powerful 256-bit encryption algorithm to secure your most sensitive files. Once a file is encrypted, you don\u2019t have to worry about its security as it cannot be opened without a password.<\/p>\n<p>Post-installation, just right-click on the file you want to encrypt and select <strong>AES Encrypt<\/strong> as shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-87934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-1.jpg\" alt=\"Encryption software\" width=\"384\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-1.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-1-150x143.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A small application window will appear on your PC\u2019s screen prompting you to put the <strong>password<\/strong>. Enter the password and click <strong>OK<\/strong> to complete the encryption process.<\/p>\n<p>As shown below, an encrypted file will be created and will appear along with your source file. You can then delete the original file as you have already created the protected encrypted file for the same.<\/p>\n<p>Decryption is very much similar to encryption, just right-click on the encrypted file and click AES Decrypt. Your file has been decrypted and is not password-protected anymore.<\/p>\n<h3>7] FreeOTFE<\/h3>\n<p>The second one in the list here is FreeOTFE. It is a free, open-source, on-the-fly (OTFE) transparent disk encryption program. With this software, you can create one or more &#8220;virtual disks&#8221; on your PC. These disks operate exactly like a normal disk, with the exception that anything written to one of them is transparently, and securely, encrypted before being stored on your computer&#8217;s hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>Start by creating a volume. Click on \u201c<strong>New<\/strong>\u201d and follow the steps to create a new drive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-87939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-6.jpg\" alt=\"Encryption software\" width=\"540\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-6.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-6-150x73.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Encryption-software-6-400x196.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can choose your desired location where you want to create the volume.<\/p>\n<p>After creating the volume, you have to mount, and eventually format, the volume to create the virtual drive. Once the virtual drive was formatted, you will be able to encrypt files and save them onto the drive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sourceforge.net\/projects\/freeotfe.mirror\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">This<\/a> encryption freeware may not be too comfortable for novice users and they may have to give some time in order to understand how to use this application. However, if you like the idea of creating a virtual disk for file encryption, this is the program to choose.<\/p>\n<h3>8] Wise Folder Hider<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-382117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Free-File-Encryption-Software.webp\" alt=\"Free File Encryption Software\" width=\"400\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Free-File-Encryption-Software.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Free-File-Encryption-Software-300x192.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using Wise Folder Hider, you can hide your files and folders. To encrypt files:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an encrypted partitioned drive first<\/li>\n<li>Then drag and drop your files and folders to the encrypted drive<\/li>\n<li>The files and folders will be hidden and encrypted after you close the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can download it here from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisecleaner.com\/wise-folder-hider.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">wisecleaner.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>9] Wait, there are more!<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a title=\"Free Hide Folders\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/hide-folders-windows-7-inaccessible\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Hide Folders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Easy File Locker\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/lock-protect-your-files-folders-in-windows-7\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy File Locker<\/a><\/li>\n<li>EncryptOnClick<\/li>\n<li>Quick Crypt<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"EncryptOnClick\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/encrypt-files-encryptonclick\" rel=\"noopener\">EncryptOnClick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/encrypt-care-for-windows-10\">Encrypt Care<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Do remember that you should never encrypt System folder<em>s.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/ssuite-picsel-encrypt-messages-in-images\">SSuite Picsel Security<\/a> lets you encrypt messages in images.<\/p>\n<p>See how you can <a title=\"Password protect folders without software\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/password-protect-folders-without-software-windows\" rel=\"noopener\">Password protect folders without software<\/a>. You might also want to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/how-to-make-a-file-or-folder-private-in-windows-7\" rel=\"noopener\">make a file or folder Private in Windows<\/a>. Here is a list of links to posts that will show you how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/password-protect-documents-files-folders-drives\" rel=\"noopener\">password protect documents, files, folders, programs<\/a>, etc. in Windows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you need to password-protect your files, folders, and disk in Windows 11\/10, we can use some great freeware to do so easily. We can download various Encryption programs to keep our personal and valuable data safe. 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