Java-based desktop GUI application for easy and regular PGP decryption/encryption.
Publisher’s description
What is PGPTool?
PGPTool by Sergey Karpushin is open-source Windows software in the encryption category. It ranks 22nd by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.0.0, released on December 7, 2025. The version history goes back to January 11, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,569 times. The source code on GitHub (pgptool/pgptool) has 163 stars. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and Keybase.
Project description on GitHub: “Java-based desktop GUI application for easy and regular PGP decryption/encryption”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: PGPTool is an open-source encryption tool for 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PGPTool 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:
7F5E36136CFE1BB5DB0EF95F1FC38B0EF6560D4C2891FB6387C1B16C25DBC0DD· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 3 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0.0Latest | December 7, 2025 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 0.5.9.3 | May 25, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
| 0.5.9.2 | January 11, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PGPTool.PGPTool -echoco install pgptool -ymsiexec /i pgptoolgui-0.6.0.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {5C49FCB8-035F-48D1-8F30-6A32F6603978} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sergey Karpushin
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/pgptool/pgptool
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.6.0.0
- Released
- December 7, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,569
- GitHub stars
- 163
- GitHub forks
- 33
- winget ID
- PGPTool.PGPTool
- Chocolatey package
- pgptool
- MSI product code
- {5C49FCB8-035F-48D1-8F30-6A32F6603978}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PGPTool free?
Yes. PGPTool is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is PGPTool 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 PGPTool 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 PGPTool be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PGPTool run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of PGPTool?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 11, 2024.
Can I use PGPTool without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to PGPTool?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, KopiaUI and i2pd. The alternatives page compares them.
