Vera Crypt
VeraCrypt provides disk encryption and publishes source code based on TrueCrypt 7.1a with security enhancements and modifications.
About Vera Crypt
VeraCrypt is a disk encryption tool. This GitHub repository contains its source code, which the README describes as based on the original TrueCrypt 7.1a with security enhancements and modifications. The repository includes build instructions for Windows, Linux and macOS, with sections for FreeBSD and OpenBSD.
Use of the source code is limited to people who accept the license terms in the License.txt file. The license states that a derived work must not be called 'TrueCrypt' or 'VeraCrypt'. The repository is not marked as open source in the directory data, and pricing is unknown.
Key features
- Disk encryption software for Windows, Linux and macOS
- Source code archive based on TrueCrypt 7.1a with security modifications
- Build instructions for Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD and OpenBSD
- Windows signing and packaging script that builds setup and MSI packages
- Pre-built EFI boot loader binaries included in the source tree
- EFI boot loader source published separately under the LGPL license
Best for: Developers and technically experienced users who want to review, build or package VeraCrypt from its source code.
Good for
- Source code is published, so it can be built and examined directly
- Includes build guides for several operating systems
- Official Windows driver files are digitally signed
Watch out for
- Source code may be used only by those who accept the license in License.txt
- A derived work must not be called TrueCrypt or VeraCrypt
- Unsigned Windows builds may differ in size from official binaries and may not load the driver on newer Windows versions
Vera Crypt at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › File Utilities
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Vera Crypt FAQ
What conditions apply to using the source code?
The source code may be used only if you accept the license terms contained in the License.txt file included in the archive.
Can a modified version of VeraCrypt use the VeraCrypt name?
No. The license specifies that a derived work must not be called 'TrueCrypt' or 'VeraCrypt'.
What is needed to build VeraCrypt on Linux?
The build requirements listed include GNU Make, a GNU C++ compiler 4.0 or compatible, YASM 1.3.0 or newer for x86/x64, pkg-config, wxWidgets 3.0, FUSE, and PCSC-lite.
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