Xecrets File Ez & Command Line

Xecrets File Downloads

Xecrets File is our suite of free and premium software based on the original AxCrypt 2.x open source software. Select version and platform below. Read more about the software below the download links.

Windows

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The Windows x64 desktop app. For free and premium personal use, securing files on the desktop or from the command line. No installer, unzip and run the XecretsFileEz.exe executable. In SmartScreen click "More info" | "Run anyway" the first time.

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The Windows x64 command line tool. For personal free interactive and script use or organizations with a maintenance subscription. No installer, unzip and run the XecretsFileCli.exe executable, or build it from source code.

Linux

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The Linux x64 desktop app. For free and premium personal use, securing files on the desktop or from the command line. No installer, unpack and run the XecretsFileEz executable.

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The Linux x64 command line tool. For personal free interactive and script use or organizations with a maintenance subscription. No installer, unpack and run the XecretsFileCli executable, or build it from source code.

macOS

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The macOS x64 desktop app. For free and premium personal use, securing files on the desktop or from the command line. No installer; double-click to unpack, open XecretsFileEz with Ctrl-Click Open the first time to bypass Gatekeeper.

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The macOS x64 command line tool. For personal free interactive and script use or organizations with a maintenance subscription. No installer; double-click to unpack, open XecretsFileCli with Ctrl-Click Open the first time to bypass Gatekeeper, or build it from source code.

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The downloads of Xecrets File Ez [Beta] and Xecrets File Command Line [Beta] are beta versions. Xecrets File Ez [Beta] is free to use with basic file encryption and decryption, but there are premium features available with a low cost subscription. Xecrets File Command Line [Beta] is free for interactive and script use, while a 1 MB restriction on encryption applies when using features for programmatic integration. Join the [Beta] program for free access to all features. There are no restrictions on decryption.

Vist our [Beta] information page if you're interested in applying to become a beta tester, in which case you'll be able to get test licenses and use all features unrestricted and for free during the beta period.

If you download and build Xecrets File Command Line [Beta] from the source yourself, it's all free and there are no restrictions.

Xecrets File Ez - The desktop app

Xecrets File Ez [Beta] is a graphical desktop app for easy encryption and decryption of files by non-technical users. It's entirely free to use for basic encryption and decryption of files, but does require a paid subscription for premium functionality. Check out our low pricing! You can try all premium features for a limited time trial without any cost, and thereafter it falls back to the free version if you cancel the subscription after the trial. You can always decrypt your encrypted files regardless of having a subscription or not, as long as you know the password. We will never lock you out of your files due to non-payment!

Xecrets File Cli - The cryptographic command line tool

Xecrets File Command Line [Beta] is the component doing all actual cryptography, i.e. encryption and decryption. It is a derived work from the well-known AxCrypt[2] but repurposed by the original author into a command line tool without any graphical user interface or dependency on a server or the Internet. It is licensed under GPL as open source free software. Our ready made tested pre-built binary is free to use for regular interactive and script use, except for some specific features targeting programmatic integration into business processes and other software. There is a limited time trial without any cost, and thereafter you can still use the binaries with the restriction that encrypting files larger than 1 MB is not allowed when using the features for programmatic integration, or you can download the source and build your own. It is perfect for scripting and development of applications, just like we did with Xecrets File Ez [Beta].

Platform Testing

We test our x64 pre-built binaries on Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04 and macOS 12 Monterey. Your mileage may vary on other versions or other hardware. Please contact support if you are experiencing problems.