CipherVault

CipherVault is a professional, secure file encryption tool.

Key Features

• Smart Dashboard: Automatically detects if you want to Encrypt or Decrypt.
• Secure: Uses industry-standard AES-256 encryption.
• Simple: Just select a file and click Start.
• Renamable Output: Easily choose where to save your encrypted/decrypted files.

Supported File Types

CipherVault works with any file type. It encrypts the raw binary data, so you can secure:

• Documents: PDF, DOCX, TXT, XLSX
• Images: PNG, JPG, GIF, SVG
• Media: MP4, MP3, MOV, WAV
• Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR
• Executables: EXE, MSI, BAT

High Security Warning

Warning

If you lose your password or key file, your data is gone forever. There is no backdoor.

Installation

Windows

No installation is required.

1. Download CipherVault.exe from the Releases page (or use the one provided).
2. Double-click to run. It is fully standalone and requires no dependencies.

Mac & Linux

Currently, you must build the application from source (see below).

How to use

1. Encrypt a File

1. Run the application.
2. Click Browse Files and select any file.
3. The app will switch to Green (Secure Mode).
4. Enter a strong password.
   • Tip: Check "Use Key File" for maximum security (recommended).
5. (Optional) Click Change Output to rename the destination file.
6. Click LOCK NOW.

2. Decrypt a File

1. Click Browse Files and select an encrypted file (.enc).
2. The app will switch to Red (Unlock Mode).
3. Enter the password you used to encrypt it (or select the Key File).
4. Click UNLOCK NOW.

Advanced Usage (Building from Source)

Running Source Code

If you want to run the python code directly:

python scripts/launcher.py

This script will automatically check and install any missing dependencies.

Building for Mac/Linux

To build a standalone app on macOS or Linux:

1. Clone this repository.
2. Run the build script:

   python scripts/build_exe.py

3. The application bundle will be created in the dist/ directory.