VSEncryptor

Encryption is still one of the best methods of data protection. Plenty of algorithms, no matter their efficiency, were developed to aid with encrypting files, text, or any type of item. VSEncryptor is one example of encrypting solution able to encrypt and decrypt text and data without too much hassle, sporting enough algorithms to adjust to most user needs.

Text encryption seems to be the main feature this app has to offer. Two panes are made available for this task. The upper one is where your soon-to-be encrypted text must be typed or pasted in, while the bottom one generates the string of characters after the encryption was completed. Before protecting a piece of text, you'll have to select an algorithm and back it up with a password.

Keeping the passwords safe is another task, but one must be aware that if the same exact password is not used for decrypting the strings, that might be lost forever unless you have additional backups.

The same rules apply to file encryption as well. Well, maybe excepting the layout, which is a bit different, as it accommodates input and output fields, and not larger panes.

The accessible drop-down menu holds 21 algorithms. You can go with the popular AES in 128, 192, and 256 bit, Blowfish, Triple DES, CAST-256, and so on. If you're not sure about what algorithm to use, open the settings menu and look for the Algorithms tab. there is an option that allows you to highlight the most powerful, robust algorithms. This way, you cannot go wrong as the lower-tier ones will be excluded from the list.

Overall,  VSEncryptor is a simple encryption tool dedicated to both knowledgeable users as well as less technical ones. The UI has a straightforward build and the encryption/decryption operation is not a hard nut to crack.