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AxCrypt for Windows
Encrypt files with AES-256 using AxCrypt for Windows. The free plan allows two file encryptions per month; paid plans add unlimited encryption and more sharing options.
- Operating system
- Windows 10 version 1809 or later; Windows 11
- Architecture
- x64
- Download package
- MSIX installer
This link selects the publisher's x64 MSIX package. A separate MSI is offered for managed deployment; older Windows systems require a legacy build.
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What is AxCrypt?
AxCrypt protects individual files with AES-256 encryption and lets you share access through key sharing. It suits protecting documents before storing or sending them, with a limited free plan and paid Premium and Business subscriptions. Encrypted files use the .axx extension.
Setup requires an AxCrypt account, email verification and a password. The free plan is limited to encrypting two files per month and sharing with one recipient. Premium adds unlimited file encryption for private use, secured folders and cloud security; Business adds team administration and access controls. Choose the plan for your workload rather than assuming the free download includes every feature.
This entry links to the publisher's Windows x64 MSIX package. The publisher lists version 3.1.31.0 and requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later, or Windows 11. The screenshot is a historical AxCrypt 2.1.1444.0 Windows interface from Softonic's gallery, not a preview of the linked 3.1 release. Keep backups and retain your encryption password: the publisher warns that losing the password can leave files inaccessible.
What it offers
- AES-256 file encryption with .axx encrypted files.
- Key sharing to give another recipient access to encrypted files; the free plan allows one recipient.
- Premium includes unlimited file encryption for private use, secured folders and cloud security.
- Business includes group sharing, user access controls and centralized administration.
Good to know
- The free plan permits encrypting only two files per month; unlimited encryption requires a paid plan.
- An AxCrypt account and email verification are part of the publisher's setup process.
- The publisher warns that files can be lost without the encryption password; maintain separate backups.
- The linked package is for x64 Windows 10 version 1809 or later and Windows 11, not older Windows releases.
Product images
Sources
References used for this listing. Retrieval dates do not indicate hands-on testing.
- Download AxCrypt | File Encryption Software | AxCrypt ↗Retrieved
- AxCrypt Pricing | Premium & Business Plans | AxCrypt ↗Retrieved
- AxCrypt System Requirements | Supported Platforms | AxCrypt ↗Retrieved
- Getting Started with AxCrypt | Setup Guide | AxCrypt ↗Retrieved
- Encryption and Decryption | AxCrypt Guide | AxCrypt ↗Retrieved
- AxCrypt - Download — normal browser product page and gallery ↗Retrieved
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