AES-256-CBC file encryption CLI for Windows with PBKDF2 key derivation, HMAC-SHA256 integrity verification, batch mode, folder encryption, and Windows installer.
Publisher’s description
What is fenc?
fenc is an open-source encryption program for Windows from Ravi Bhushan. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: fenc is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is fenc safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
708A46C1D34901C47F9FE13641334650DBA59449B9EC219FED8F13D617606838· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.0Latest | May 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RaviBhushan.fenc -efenc-v3.0.0-windows.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ravi Bhushan
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ravibhushan10/File-encryptor-CLI-app
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Released
- May 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 20, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RaviBhushan.fenc
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Frequently asked questions
Is fenc free?
Yes. fenc is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is fenc safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 fenc 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 fenc be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does fenc run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to fenc?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
