This version is obsolete and we do not offer support for it. AxCrypt Legacy is not maintained and you should not download it, unless specifically needed. Using it is at your own risk.
AxCrypt Legacy Vs AxCrypt 2
AxCrypt 2 redefines file encryption with advanced security features and an intuitive interface. It not only enhances your data protection but also simplifies the encryption process, making it the top choice for efficient and reliable security.
Feature | AxCrypt Legacy | AxCrypt 2 |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2016- Present (continuous updates) |
| Encryption Standard | AES-128 (weaker protection) | AES-256 (stronger protection) |
| Platforms | Windows only | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| User Interface | Basic, outdated | Modern, sleek (continuous updates) |
AxCrypt Legacy Version
AxCrypt Legacy was designed to provide secure file encryption for users, offering reliable and effective protection through a simple passphrase system. It played a major role in making file encryption accessible to both personal and professional users, ensuring that only authorized individuals could access encrypted data. Its user-friendly interface allowed many to easily protect sensitive files, even if they were unfamiliar with encryption technologies.
The Legacy version introduced essential AES encryption capabilities that met the needs of its time, allowing users to perform multiple encryption operations efficiently. By setting the stage for future advancements, Axcrypt Legacy showcased our commitment to advanced encryption. Although AxCrypt Legacy is no longer actively supported, files encrypted with it remain secure and can still be decrypted using AxCrypt 2, ensuring continued access to important data. We appreciate the vital role AxCrypt Legacy played in our development and encourage users to transition to AxCrypt 2 to benefit from enhanced AES- 256 file encryption and other latest features.
NOTE: These are AxCrypt Legacy downloads. We do not endorse them and urge you not to download and use these, unless you have a specific need for it. New files encrypted with AxCrypt 2 are not compatible with AxCrypt Legacy ! Files encrypted with AxCrypt Legacy are decryptable by AxCrypt 2.
Operating system | Download | Description |
| Windows 32- and 64-bit | AxCrypt-1.7.3233.0-Setup.zip | Executable AxCrypt 1.x: Current Setup. Vista or later |
| Windows 32- and 64-bit | AxCrypt-1.7.3180.0-Setup.zip | Executable AxCrypt 1.x: Old Setup. Last version for XP |
| Windows 32-bit | AxCrypt-1.6.4.4-Setup.zip | Executable AxCrypt 1.x: Very Old Full Setup. 95/98/ME/2000 |
| Windows 32- and 64-bit | AxCrypt2Go.zip | Executable AxCrypt 1.x: Really Old Limited Portable |
| Windows 32- and 64-bit | AxDecrypt.zip | Executable AxCrypt 1.x: Really Old Limited Portable Decryption Only |
How to Verify a Download?
Most installers and executables are digitally signed with Authenticode by ‘Axantum Software AB’ or ‘AxCrypt AB’. Verify the signature after downloading by right-clicking the file and select ‘Properties | Digital Signatures’. Then double-click on the signature and confirm that ‘This digital signature is OK’ is shown.
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