Decryption tools?

[greenrazi]

Hello,

If I encrypt a file using AESCrypt, will I be able to decrypt the file using a standard file decryption tool (provided I enter the same password)?

This is in case I encrypt my files and one day do not have access to the AESCrypt tool.

If such a tool already exists, or if the functionality already exists (for example, as a part of Windows), please educate me as I would like to know before encrypting my files.

Thanks!

[paulej]

AES Crypt requires a version of AES Crypt to decrypt. However, AES Crypt is open source and documented. Keep a copy of both the binary and source code. That's exactly why I made it open source. I had the exact same concern as you.

[GalmOne]

Thanks for the information, that's what I was looking for! Are there any other tools in particular that could be used for decryption?

[paulej]

For AES Crypt files or something more generic? There are several third-party implementations of AES Crypt, most of which are linked from the Download page.

[GalmOne]

Oh, sorry, yes, I was talking about AES Crypt. Thank you for your quick answer!