Easy for Everyone
No command line and no confusing setup. Encrypt, sign, and manage your keys with simple clicks, even if this is all new to you.
GpgFrontend
Free, easy OpenPGP encryption for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Lock your files and messages so only the right people can read them, with the trusted GnuPG engine or a modern, memory-safe Rust rPGP one.
Why GpgFrontend
Section titled “Why GpgFrontend”Everything in One Place
Protect files, text, and email, and manage all your keys, from a single app. No need to juggle separate tools.
Truly Private
Everything runs on your own computer. No account, no cloud, no tracking. Your secrets never leave your machine.
Works on Every Computer
Use it on Windows, macOS, and Linux, or carry it on a USB drive and leave nothing behind.
Free and Open Source
Always free, with no hidden costs. Anyone can check the code, and it is built to last.
Modern and Future-Proof
Choose the trusted GnuPG engine or a modern Rust one, and make new keys that stay safe even when quantum computers arrive.
See GpgFrontend in Action
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A clean, focused workspace: no flashy graphics, no clutter. Just the most direct path to encrypting, signing, and managing your keys.
Who Is It For?
Section titled “Who Is It For?”GpgFrontend fits whatever you need to protect:
- Anyone who values privacy: keep your personal files, photos, and messages for your eyes only.
- Journalists and activists: protect sources and sensitive information.
- Developers: sign your software releases so people know they are genuine.
- Teams and businesses: keep separate keys for work, clients, or projects.
Whether you are brand new to encryption or an everyday expert, GpgFrontend adapts to how you work.
New Here? Start in 3 Steps
Section titled “New Here? Start in 3 Steps”Never used encryption before? You can be up and running in a few minutes:
- Install GpgFrontend for your system.
- Make your first key, then back it up somewhere safe.
- Encrypt a file or some text.
Not sure what a “key” even is? Start with Fundamental Concepts. It explains everything in plain words, no background needed.
For Power Users
Section titled “For Power Users”Already know OpenPGP? Jump straight to what makes GpgFrontend different:
Two EnginesSwitch between the GnuPG and Rust rPGP backends at any time.
Post-Quantum KeysGenerate ML-KEM, ML-DSA, and SLH-DSA keys for the quantum era.
Multiple Key DatabasesKeep separate keyrings for different identities, projects, or teams.
Subkeys & Offline Primary KeyUse subkeys day to day and keep your primary key offline.
Smart Card SupportMove private keys onto a hardware smart card for strong protection.
Portable ModeRun from a USB drive and leave no trace on the host machine.