A very small, very simple, yet very secure encryption tool.
Publisher’s description
What is Picocrypt-NG?
Picocrypt-NG by Picocrypt-NG is open-source Windows software in the encryption category. It ranks 44th by popularity among encryption in this catalogue. It is written in Go. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.18, released on June 28, 2026. The version history goes back to March 4, 2026: 8 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Picocrypt-NG/Picocrypt-NG) has 483 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .pcv. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and i2pd.
Project description on GitHub: “A very small, very simple, yet very secure encryption tool.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Picocrypt-NG is an open-source encryption tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Picocrypt-NG 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:
58DD4B50FF09D3093E89DBE54C665525297E01529554649A767584DE2D1ADC1D· 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 8 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.18Latest | June 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.17 | June 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.16 | June 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.15 | June 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.12 | June 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.10 | June 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.09 | May 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.08 | March 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG -escoop install extras/picocrypt-ngPicocrypt-NG-Setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub io.github.picocrypt_ng.Picocrypt-NGInformation
- Publisher
- Picocrypt-NG
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Picocrypt-NG/Picocrypt-NG
- Written in
- Go
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.18
- Released
- June 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 12, 2026
- Versions listed
- 8
- GitHub stars
- 483
- GitHub forks
- 25
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG
- Scoop package
- extras/picocrypt-ng
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Picocrypt-NG free?
Yes. Picocrypt-NG is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Picocrypt-NG 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 Picocrypt-NG 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 Picocrypt-NG be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Picocrypt-NG run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Picocrypt-NG?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 4, 2026.
What are alternatives to Picocrypt-NG?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, i2pd, Keybase and KopiaUI. The alternatives page compares them.
