AxCrypt File Encryption Software - Free Personal Privacy and Security for Windows 2000/XP/Vista or later with AES-128 File Encryption, Compression and transparent Decrypt and Open in the original application.
Publisher’s description
What is AxCrypt?
AxCrypt by AxCrypt AB is open-source Windows software in the encryption category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 18.0 MB. It needs 5.0.2195.0 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: AxCrypt is an open-source encryption tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AxCrypt safe to download?
- The file is served by account.axcrypt.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1DED4505B8F342B4899CF316365D497C8D4E4B7E1E738952306E13D5C3ADFA02· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1693.0Latest | December 13, 2024 | 18.0 MB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AxCrypt.AxCrypt -eaxcrypt-2-setup.exe /Smsiexec /x {9FB96B8C-6459-4DC5-CB2A-C047E1C53979} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AxCrypt AB
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- Copyright (c) Svante Seleborg/Axantum Software AB - GPL 2.0 or later
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (5.0.2195.0+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.1693.0
- Released
- December 13, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- December 13, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- AxCrypt.AxCrypt
- MSI product code
- {9FB96B8C-6459-4DC5-CB2A-C047E1C53979}
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Frequently asked questions
Is AxCrypt free?
Yes. AxCrypt is open-source software under the Copyright (c) Svante Seleborg/Axantum Software AB - GPL 2.0 or later licence.
Is AxCrypt safe to download?
The download comes from account.axcrypt.net; 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 AxCrypt 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 AxCrypt be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does AxCrypt support?
The installer requires 5.0.2195.0 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does AxCrypt run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to AxCrypt?
Cryptomator, age, KopiaUI, Keybase and GNU Privacy Guard. The alternatives page compares them.
