age

Although the name is age, one can't help but feel it's some kind of pun, since the concept and applicability feel so 21st century. This particular CMD-based program is here to offer a simple, modern solution to encrypting files. No need to configure anything. Simply run the app in a CMD window, and check your options right from the start. The rest is up to you and whatever it is you're trying to achieve. The developer is nice enough to offer various details as to how the app can be efficiently operated.

You'll know the app is running once you get to see a whole list of command examples. One can encrypt and decrypt files. There is a default INPUT and OUTPUT location, so make sure you understand where to find those. PEM encoded format is supported for those interested in this particular aspect. The easiest, and probably most sought-after, function is passphrase encryption. You'll be glad to hear that age fully supports this option, too. You can add multiple recipients if you don't want to add them one by one, and actions can be set to repeat as well.

The best aspect of this app is the fact that it explains in detail how each particular component works. Thus, you'll be able to operate the app without exiting or having other documentation open and available. There are even examples of encryption and decryption commands, yet again explaining the whole procedure. The detail goes as far as to explain all the methods available for encryption and exemplifies each with great accuracy.

age is an interesting encryption program, especially since it might not be as difficult to operate as you'd first imagine, mostly because it explains its purpose so well, that even the newest individual to this particular subject will get how it works.