gpg4win

4.3.1 Email encryption app for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Utility for email encryption and digital signatures to protect privacy and prevent tampering of sensitive information.

Free and open source email security software download, reviewed by Fernando Ortega
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Encrypts files, folders and email with digital signatures.

gpg4win is a free program that allows the use of advanced cryptographic solutions in Windows. By using the encryption solutions provided by GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG), you can use the technology which has been, until recently, restricted to U.S. government agencies.

Gpg4win uses a free license version of the PGP encryption system based on a pair of keys. Anyone who wants to make use of the encryption must generate the two strings: a private key and a public key. Your private key must remain known only to you and it must be secured by a password. The public key should be shared with other parties.

If you want to send an encrypted message, encrypts the public key of the recipient - you can find it on the appropriate server called the key server. Such a message can decrypt only the holder of the matching private key.

Your public key can be used to sign your message. Gpg4win then calculates your message short and encrypts your private key. The recipient knowing your public key can read or abbreviation is correct. Because the private key, only you can know, it is certain that you are the author and the message has not been altered.

Gpg4win is not very easy to use, although still better than the default command line offered by GnuGP. Encrypting email messages with this program is an excellent choice.

At the end of the day, Gpg4win really does provide a way to effectively encrypt data and messages, though not easy to use at first.

Features of gpg4win

  • Document Signing: Digitally sign documents to ensure authenticity and integrity.
  • Email Support: Sign and encrypt emails directly from Outlook and other popular email clients.
  • Encryption: GPG4Win provides a range of encryption options for secure communication.
  • File Encryption: Encrypt and decrypt files with a single click.
  • File Signing: Digitally sign files to ensure authenticity.
  • File shredding: Permanently erase sensitive data with secure file shredding.
  • Key Management: Manage your encryption keys and certificates with an integrated key manager.
  • Key Server: Share your public keys on a secure key server.
  • OpenPGP Support: Supports the OpenPGP standard for encryption and signing of emails, files and messages.
  • Password Generator: Generate strong passwords to protect your data.
  • Secure Collaboration: Share encrypted emails and files with other users.
  • Secure Messaging: Send encrypted messages using any IM client.
  • Secure Storage: Store confidential data in a secure and encrypted vault.
  • Security Alerts: Receive alerts when security threats are detected.
  • Security Auditing: Monitor the security of your system with automated auditing.

Compatibility and License

gpg4win has been released under the open source GPL license on Windows from data encryption software. The license provides the options to freely download, install, run and share this program without any restrictions. The source code for gpg4win should be freely available and modifications are certainly permitted as well as the option to inspect the software.

Gpg4win accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.

What version of Windows can gpg4win run on?

gpg4win can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.


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  2. Free Data Encryption Software
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Email Security Software
gpg4win has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested gpg4win 4.3.1 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.