Encrypt Pad
EncryptPad is a text editor and binary encryptor that uses the OpenPGP format and can protect files with passwords or key files.
About Encrypt Pad
EncryptPad is a text editor and binary file encryptor that uses the OpenPGP format (RFC 4880). Its main focus is symmetric encryption: files can be protected with a passphrase, a randomly generated key file, or both, and are saved encrypted, compressed and integrity protected. It runs on Windows, Linux and macOS and offers both a graphical editor and a command line interface (encryptcli). Files use the OpenPGP format, so they can be interchanged with other tools that implement it, such as gpg, and large multi-gigabyte files are supported.
Key features
- Symmetric encryption using a passphrase, a key file, or both
- Random key file generator with a key repository in the home folder
- Encrypts binary files such as images, videos and archives
- Graphical editor plus the encryptcli command line interface
- FakeVim editing mode and read-only mode to prevent accidental changes
- Selectable ciphers, hash algorithms, compression methods and ASCII armor
Best for: People who need to store or edit sensitive text and binary files on media they do not fully control, and who want password-based or key-file-based protection.
Good for
- Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS, and can be carried on a memory stick or network drive for portable use
- OpenPGP file format allows files to be opened and created with other tools implementing the standard
- Files can be protected by a passphrase and a randomly generated key file together
Watch out for
- Primary focus is symmetric encryption rather than asymmetric encryption
- Integrity protection uses SHA-1
Encrypt Pad at a glance
- Website
- github.com/evpo/EncryptPad
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Encrypt Pad FAQ
What format does EncryptPad use for encrypted files?
It implements the OpenPGP format, RFC 4880. Files are symmetrically encrypted, compressed and integrity protected.
Can EncryptPad encrypt files other than text?
Yes. It also encrypts and decrypts binary files such as images, videos and archives.
Does EncryptPad keep passphrases in memory to reopen files?
No. Passphrases are not kept in memory for reuse; only S2K results are retained.
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