Encrypto lets you encrypt files before sending them to friends or coworkers. Drop a file into Encrypto, set a password, and then send it with added security.
Publisher’s description
What is Encrypto?
Encrypto is a proprietary password manager program for Windows from MacPaw, Inc.. It ranks 45th by popularity among password managers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for Any CPU as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 3.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,346 times. Similar programs include Bitwarden, KeePassXC and Password Safe.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (3.3 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Encrypto is a password manager tool for Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Encrypto safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.devmate.com; 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:
841C55824F88B7FD6D1474ADB8E4F7AA854677DFAF1CE4542768DD99EB73AB59· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | March 30, 2021 | 3.3 MB | Any CPU EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MacPaw.Encrypto -echoco install encrypto -yEncryptoforWin.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MacPaw, Inc.
- Category
- Password managers
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- March 30, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,346
- Website
- macpaw.com
- winget ID
- MacPaw.Encrypto
- Chocolatey package
- encrypto
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Frequently asked questions
Is Encrypto free?
Encrypto is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Encrypto safe to download?
The download comes from dl.devmate.com; 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 Encrypto 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 Encrypto be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Encrypto support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for Any CPU.
Does Encrypto run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
The installer is architecture-neutral.
What are alternatives to Encrypto?
Bitwarden, KeePassXC, Password Safe, KeeWeb and 1Password. The alternatives page compares them.
