Cryptomator provides open source client-side encryption of your files in the cloud. It is available for Windows, Linux, macOS and iOS.
Cryptomator works with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, MEGA, pCloud, ownCloud, Nextcloud and any other cloud storage service that syncs with a local directory.
Main features
The developers of Cryptomator have highlighted the following features for the readers of Help Net Security:
- Client-side encryption: Cryptomator encrypts your data on your device before uploading it to the cloud, ensuring that your sensitive information remains private and protected from unauthorized access, even if the cloud provider’s security is compromised.
- Transparent encryption: The tool uses a transparent encryption approach, meaning you can continue to use your
familiar workflows. Thanks to the 1:1 mapping between each plaintext file and the corresponding encrypted file, it enables rapid use of data in the cloud. - Ease of use: Despite its strong encryption capabilities, Cryptomator is designed to be user-friendly. No technical knowledge is required to set up and use it, and users can create a secure file vault with just a few clicks.
- Transparency: Cryptomator’s source code is publicly available and has been audited by the security community. This transparency ensures that there are no hidden backdoors and gives users confidence that their data is safe.
- Compatibility with cloud providers: Cryptomator integrates seamlessly and allows you to back up your files without changing your cloud provider.
- Cross-platform availability: Cross-platform support ensures that users can securely access their encrypted files from any device, anywhere.
- No account required: Cryptomator does not require you to create an account or provide any personal information, which underlines its privacy-first approach and ensures that your identity is not linked to encrypted data.
- Modular and expandable: The modular design of the solution enables easy extensions and integrations, allowing developers to create additional features or integrate the encryption functions into other applications.
Cryptomator is available for free on GitHub.
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