Encrypto
Encrypto is a macOS file encryption app from MacPaw that helps you password-protect files and folders before sharing or storing them.
What is Encrypto?
Encrypto is a file encryption app for Mac that helps users protect files and folders with a password before sending them to other people or saving them locally. It is designed for straightforward document and folder protection, especially when you want an extra layer of privacy for email attachments, shared files, or archived items. The app uses AES-256 encryption and can package encrypted content so the recipient can unlock it with the correct password. It also supports password hints and common sharing methods such as Mail, AirDrop, and Messages, which makes it useful in everyday personal and work workflows. Encrypto is also intended for cross-platform sharing, so encrypted files can be exchanged between Mac and Windows users.
Key features
- Encrypt files and folders with a password before sharing them.
- Protect content with AES-256 encryption.
- Add a password hint for the recipient.
- Share encrypted files through Mail, AirDrop, and Messages.
- Save encrypted copies to disk for local storage.
- Create encrypted files that can be opened on Mac and Windows.
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Encrypto is legitimate security software used to encrypt files and folders. Access to the files you choose to protect is normal for this kind of app, and its main privacy impact is tied to the content you intentionally encrypt and share. The most important practical risk is password management: if you forget the password, encrypted files may be unrecoverable. Use strong passwords and keep them somewhere safe before relying on Encrypto for important data.
Recommendation: Keep Encrypto if you use it to protect sensitive files before sharing or storing them. Remove it if you no longer need file encryption, but make sure you still know the passwords for any encrypted files you plan to keep using later.
Common paths
/Applications/Encrypto.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.macpaw.Encrypto
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Encrypto
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.macpaw.Encrypto.plist
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