What it does
EncryptPad is a text editor and file-encryption utility focused on symmetric OpenPGP encryption, with graphical and command-line interfaces.
EncryptPad is useful when the confidential material is a text note that will be edited repeatedly. Its page describes passphrase, key-file or combined protection, as well as encryption for binary files. Choose how the key file and passphrase will be recovered before making an encrypted note the only copy. Its symmetric-encryption focus differs from recipient-key workflows in many OpenPGP tools. Keep that distinction clear when planning how another person would open the file.
Strengths
- Editable encrypted text and file-protection options
Best for
- People maintaining confidential text with explicit key handling
Sources
- EncryptPad - Text Editor and OpenPGP File Encryption Utility (Oct 26, 2026)