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!
Decryption tools?
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Re: Decryption tools?
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.
Re: Decryption tools?
Thanks for the information, that's what I was looking for! Are there any other tools in particular that could be used for decryption?
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Re: Decryption tools?
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.
Re: Decryption tools?
Oh, sorry, yes, I was talking about AES Crypt. Thank you for your quick answer!