AES Crypt for Windows is powerful file encryption software that integrates seamlessly with the Windows desktop and includes the AES Crypt command-line program as part of an integrated package
Publisher’s description
What is AES Crypt?
AES Crypt is a proprietary encryption program for Windows from Terrapane Group, Inc.. It ranks 26th by popularity among encryption in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.7.0, released on September 21, 2026. 6 versions are listed since June 3, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,013 times. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and Keybase.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: AES Crypt is an encryption tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AES Crypt safe to download?
- The file is served by aescrypt.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9E397DCE8559DA99EB2C5CB62296D019454F4A74892097B5114CAA8BE1D23059· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7.0Latest | September 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 4.6.0 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.5.0 | February 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.4.0 | September 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.3.1 | July 7, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.3.0 | June 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Terrapane.AESCrypt -echoco install AESCrypt -ymsiexec /i aescrypt_gui-4.7.0-Windows-x86_64.zip /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {CBE1864C-90E5-43D7-8BD2-8D18CAAC45CE} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Terrapane Group, Inc.
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- Proprietary (Trial)
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.7.0
- Released
- September 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 3, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,013
- Website
- aescrypt.com
- winget ID
- Terrapane.AESCrypt
- Chocolatey package
- AESCrypt
- MSI product code
- {CBE1864C-90E5-43D7-8BD2-8D18CAAC45CE}
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Frequently asked questions
Is AES Crypt free?
AES Crypt is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary (Trial)). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is AES Crypt safe to download?
The download comes from aescrypt.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AES Crypt with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AES Crypt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AES Crypt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of AES Crypt?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 3, 2025.
What are alternatives to AES Crypt?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
