Desktop app guide
Set up AxCrypt on Windows
Install AxCrypt on Windows, sign in with your AxCrypt account, and start encrypting files from the desktop app, drag and drop, or the Windows right-click menu.Before you begin
Check compatibility
- Windows 10 version 1809 or later
- Windows 11
- 64-bit Windows recommended
- MSIX for most users; MSI for managed IT deployment
Download options
Choose the right installer
Use the recommended package for your device, or choose a specific package when your setup requires it. Windows Keep your files safe on Windows 10 (v1809+) and 11 . Quick and easy to set up—no technical skills needed. Simply right-click your files to secure, open, and manage them. Download Windows Msi installer Best for IT teams and businesses . Install on many devices at once. Supports silent install and easy setup across your organization. Download Windows Standalone version No installation needed. Run it directly from a USB or restricted system . Works without right-click options—use the app to open, secure and manage files. DownloadDownload the recommended package
Use the Windows download for the latest desktop app. Choose the MSI installer only when your organization needs managed deployment or silent installation.
Install and sign in
Open the installer, launch AxCrypt, and sign in with your AxCrypt account. If you are new, create an account and verify your email before securing files.
Encrypt your first file
Select the Encrypt quick action, drag files onto the Home page, or right-click a file in Windows Explorer and choose the AxCrypt action.
Use Windows workflows
Use right-click actions, Secured Folders, Vault, Password Manager, Cloud Security, and secure sharing from the same signed-in desktop app.
What you can do
Core workflows
- Explorer right-click actions
- MSIX and MSI installer options
- Secured Folders and automatic cleanup
- Cloud, Vault, Password Manager, and sharing tools
Helpful notes
Best practices
- Use MSIX for a normal personal install and MSI for wider business rollout.
- Files encrypted with AxCrypt are saved as .axx files.
- Keep a backup of important files because AxCrypt cannot recover forgotten account passwords.