Before sharing sensitive and/or confidential files from your NAS, use File Station to encrypt them into .qenc files. Recipients can then decrypt these files using the QENC Decrypter. Only those with the password will be able to decrypt, view, and use the encrypted files.
Files that have been encrypted and compressed using Hybrid Backup Sync can also be decrypted and decompressed using the QENC Decrypter.
Publisher’s description
What is QENC Decrypter?
QENC Decrypter is a proprietary encryption program for Windows from QNAP Systems, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 49.4 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.2.1.25269, released on October 8, 2025. 3 versions are listed since June 14, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 0.7 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .qenc, .qenc2 and .qenc3. Similar programs include Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard and Keybase.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: QENC Decrypter is an encryption tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is QENC Decrypter safe to download?
- The file is served by download.qnap.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
CB71890A42FF980DDA8B242DBF2D621184F32A8DBC143600056436B4B8936B96· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 4 years · about 0.7 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1.25269Latest | October 8, 2025 | 49.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2.0.22173 | June 29, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)32-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.1.21021 | June 14, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id QNAP.QENCDecrypter -eQNAPQENCDecrypterWindows-1.2.1.25269.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- QNAP Systems, Inc.
- Category
- Encryption
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.2.1.25269
- Released
- October 8, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 14, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 0.7
- Website
- qnap.com
- winget ID
- QNAP.QENCDecrypter
File types it opens (3)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is QENC Decrypter free?
QENC Decrypter 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 QENC Decrypter safe to download?
The download comes from download.qnap.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 QENC Decrypter 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 QENC Decrypter be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does QENC Decrypter run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of QENC Decrypter?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 14, 2021.
What are alternatives to QENC Decrypter?
Cryptomator, GNU Privacy Guard, Keybase, i2pd and KopiaUI. The alternatives page compares them.
