Introducing AxCrypt for Linux (Beta Version): Secure File Encryption Built for Linux Users

Over the years, Linux users who implemented workaround solutions to decrypt their .axx files ran around in circles with frustrating moments like switching systems, using alternatives and adopting entirely different encryption stacks, only to be disappointed about how these files were not as easy to open as they expected.

We heard you through the forums and requests.

While AskUbuntu threads inquired about how to decrypt AxCrypt files, Linux Mint discussions suggested workarounds. If that wasn’t adding insult to injury, Reddit users suggested Wine alternatives, which didn't really feel like a solution. It felt like a patch, and it did not deliver the authentic AxCrypt encryption experience.

The message was loud, and it was:

Linux users didn’t want hacks; they definitely didn’t want the compatibility gymnastics. They wanted the real deal – the native, reliable way to decrypt and encrypt AxCrypt files, the AxCrypt way.

This gap was bridged and sealed, for good.

Encryption is not just about complicated mathematical operations and algorithms. It is also about accessibility, usability, and the sheer smoothness of cross-platform compatibility.

Developers, privacy-conscious professionals, and cross-platform teams needed file-level encryption that worked seamlessly and intuitively in Linux environments with CLI support, compatibility with existing .axx files, and without disrupting workflows and tandem.

That conversation is now over.

AxCrypt closes a long-standing loop and brings you the same feel and intuition of unmatched digital security, along with file compatibility and native experiences.

Linux users! The wait is over.

No backdoors. No hidden access. No “trust us” middle ground.

With AxCrypt coming to LINUX OS, here’s what users get:

Key features:

To begin encrypting files on your Linux system, you must install the latest version from the website.

Click here to install.

Encrypting a file with AxCrypt for Linux

1. Log in with you registered AxCrypt email ID and password.

2. Click on ‘Secure’, and the file selection window will open.

3. Choose the file you want to encrypt and click on Open.

4. The file will then appear on the recent files section of the application, and your file is encrypted with AxCrypt’s encryption.

3 Simple ways of Decrypting your AxCrypt Encrypted File:

Method 1:

1. Click on ‘Stop Secure’

2. This will take you to the file selection window, where you can select the encrypted file you want to decrypt.

3. Your file is now decrypted.

Method 2:

1. In the application, under recent files, locate the file you want to decrypt, select the file and hit ‘Stop Securing’.

2. Your file is now decrypted.

Method 3:

1. In the application, under recent files, locate the file you want to decrypt and select it and right-click on it.

2. Scroll down to find ‘Stop Securing and Remove from the list.’

Need a solid way to protect files on Linux? Here’s a solution that matters.

AxCrypt’s Linux data security upgrade goes beyond basic protection, showing strong security governance where compliance leads.

By applying consistent standards-based encryption on Linux, AxCrypt helps meet regulatory demands without operational hassle.

It offers AES-256 encryption, easy-to-use, end-to-end protection, and a strong Zero-knowledge model.

Sensitive data stays encrypted at rest and in transit. Access is limited to authorised users, and encryption keys are fully user-controlled, reducing exposure and third-party risk.