EncryptPro promises to secure 10GB of data within 35 seconds, with a lifetime subscription available for just $40. The Personal Plan is marked down from $139 to $39.99.
Here is how it works.
Encrypting Files on Your PC
Rather than building a locked vault and waiting for large files to be decrypted before opening them, most file encryption tools operate in a fixed way. EncryptPro works differently: it encrypts files directly on your PC and sends them through private PGP connections.
On a standard machine, EncryptPro took just 35 second to encrypt a 10.6GB file. Because decryption streams, large files open fast — a 10GB video begins playing instantly rather than waiting for the whole file to be decrypted.
Each file and folder is secured with AES-256 encryption. The software replaces every original with a string of zeros before passing over it again with random data through several rounds, to ensure no readable copy remains in the Recycle Bin.
A Right-Click Interface
EncryptPro does not require opening a separate window to be used. Instead, right-clicking a file or folder within Windows Explorer is all that is needed to lock or unlock it. Once a file has been encrypted, simply double-clicking it opens it in its usual application.
Folders kept under encryption remain open for viewing, with custom icons marking each file’s group and lock state even when EncryptPro isn’t running.
Streaming decryption opens large files in seconds.
No Cloud Storage
The company behind EncryptPro built its system around a zero-knowledge approach, which means it has no way to reach into your files. You can confirm this for yourself using verification tools such as Wireshark and Glasswire. No data is sent up to a cloud server or stored on one.
The encrypted files function from USB drives and external drives, letting you access them without an internet connection on any PC.
Sharing Through PGP
The Personal Plan comes with PGP file sharing that does not require passwords for emails. It also includes 5 password-protected Security Groups, plus up to 10 one-to-one connections with 2 members each.
The upgrade process changes a connection’s keys whenever you want, cutting off anyone who then gets a new password. A single master password works for any group, so forgetting a group password will not keep you out.
Device Limits
This license supports up to three devices operating simultaneously with 64-bit versions of Windows 10 or 11, and future updates are included.
What This Means for You
The sale price places this lifetime license well within budget territory, even though its regular $139 price sits at the expensive end of the scale. That makes it a low barrier to entry, which is notable at $39.99.
The headline is the performance figures. Encrypting thirty-five seconds per 10.6GB is a fast claim, and streaming decryption lets you watch videos without buffering delays. The overwrite method removes readable copies from the Recycle Bin, which matters if data recovery is a concern.
The practical advantage comes from the right-click menu itself. Rather than searching through a storage space or opening a separate application to secure a file, you simply click, lock it, and keep going.
The Bottom Line
The product targets users handling sensitive files who want them removed from the cloud entirely. The reduced cost is the main appeal, while the features make the case for encryption without the extra demands of a full vault.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Encryption speed | 10.6GB in 35 seconds |
| Decryption | Streaming, files open instantly |
| Encryption method | AES-256 |
| Overwrite passes | Multiple, over zeros and random data |
| License | Lifetime, three devices |
| OS support | 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 |
Sharing through PGP comes as an added benefit with the Personal Plan, even if the upgrade-lock feature requires managing rotating keys with your contacts. The friction it causes is slight, given how fast the rest of the system runs.
It’s worth paying attention to the setup that allows for no knowledge to be shared at all. Anyone can verify the traffic on their own using tools like Wireshark or Glasswire, which means the company’s assertions about not keeping your keys can actually be put to the test.
The offer is live at $39.99, and its staying power rests on your confidence in the overwrite method and your need for PGP sharing tools. The right-click interface alone covers everyday file security on a single machine, and that’s enough to justify the cost.
It is a narrow field within software, yet it is filled well.
Source material: “One encryption tool can lock down 10GB in 35 seconds, and a lifetime subscription is only $40,” Mashable.
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