Download Picocrypt NG

Picocrypt ng
Picocrypt NG is an open-source file encryption tool, a successor to the original Picocrypt project. Its design prioritizes cryptographic security and operational simplicity, allowing users to protect files and folders using modern algorithms. The program uses the XChaCha20 cipher and the Argon2id key derivation function to generate encrypted volumes. The application includes both a graphical interface and a command-line interface, covering different usage needs.
Version: 2.00
Size: 2.62 MB
Systems: Windows, Linux, MacOS
Download Picocrypt NG (.exe)
Download pageDeveloperGitHubmacOS (.dmg)Debian/Ubuntu (.deb)
← Back to program info

Alternatives to Picocrypt NG:

For Picocrypt NG there are 11 alternative programs. Free: 7, paid: 4.

UROIU — Free Download. AES-128 file encryption with steganography

UROIU

UROIU is a security application that implements symmetric encryption for files and directories using AES-128 in CBC mode with HMAC authentication through the Fernet scheme.
Price: Free   Size: 15 MB   Version: 1.0.0   OS: Windows
MySecretFolder — Free Download. Hide and password-protect folders in Windows

MySecretFolder

MySecretFolder is a Windows utility that transforms any standard folder into a password-protected and invisible folder to other users of the system.
Price: Free   Size: 1.37 MB   Version: 20.8   OS: Windows
Encryptability — Free Download. Virtual encrypted disks with AES encryption

Encryptability

Encryptability is a software encryption utility for Windows 11 and10 that creates Virtual Encrypted Disks to store sensitive information.
Price: Free   Size: 6.3 MB   Version: 25.6   OS: Windows
FileCryptor — Free Download. Secure AES-256 file encryption

FileCryptor

Abelssoft FileCryptor is a security application for Windows.
Price: $29.95   Size: 4.8 MB   Version: 2025.6   OS: Windows
Guardian Of Data — Free Download. Encryption and file protection

Guardian Of Data

Guardian Of Data is a security application that uses the AES-256 algorithm to encrypt files and folders.
Price: Free   Size: 6.67 MB   Version: 3.010   OS: Windows
Standalone EXE Locker — Free Download. Protection and encryption of exe files

Standalone EXE Locker

Standalone EXE Locker is a software application designed to apply password protection and encryption to individual files, transforming them into self-contained executables.
Price: Free   Size: 14 MB   Version: 2.8   OS: Windows
Hide Files — Free Download. File and Folder protection

Hide Files

This program hides files and folders on Windows systems.
Price: Free   Size: 4.13 MB   Version: 9.2   OS: Windows
Finderlock — Free Download. File Locking and Encryption on MacOS

Finderlock

Finderlock is a macOS utility that locks files and folders directly in Finder using AES-256 encryption.
Price: $9.99   Size: 5.3 MB   Version: 2.0.0   OS: MacOS
Folder Guard — Free Download. Access control and protection for Windows

Folder Guard

Folder Guard is security software for Windows systems that allows you to manage permissions, restrict access, and protect data by hiding and password-protecting it.
Price: $29.95   Size: 9.6 MB   Version: 25.9   OS: Windows
AntiRansomware — Free Download. Protection against ransomware and data hijacking

AntiRansomware

Abelssoft AntiRansomware is a security solution specialized in detecting and preventing ransomware attacks.
Price: $29.95   Size: 17.6 MB   Version: 2025.25   OS: Windows
GoFileEncoder — Free Download. XOR file encoding

GoFileEncoder

GoFileEncoder is a file encoder that uses XOR encryption.
Price: Free   Size: 4.15 MB   Version: 1.1.0   OS: Windows, Linux

New programs

Latest updates news