CLIENT SIDE ENCRYPTION • ZERO DATA LEAKAGE

Make sensitive
folders invisible .

One click to hide. One click to lock. Built-in AES-256 encryption that stays on your device — fast, quiet, and offline.

LOCK SPEED < 1s
ENCRYPTION AES-256
MODE OFFLINE

Powerful Security Features

Everything you need to protect your most sensitive data. Military-grade encryption made easy.

PORTABLE
Portable Lockers

Take your encrypted files wherever you go! With the Portable Locker feature, create encrypted virtual drive files for USB drives. Share them securely with others by providing a password.

SECURE
Make Wallets

Organize sensitive information like credit card details, banking info, and business data with 256-bit AES encryption. Access these securely across all your devices using the Secrets feature

VAULT
Manage Passwords

Keep your passwords safe with Secrets. Store, backup, and encrypt them with 256-bit AES encryption, offering security beyond traditional password managers.

ENCRYPTED
Secure Notes

Write down your private thoughts, special moments, or even your will. The Secret Notes feature encrypts all your notes with 256-bit AES encryption for maximum privacy.

PERMANENT
Shred Files

Permanently delete files beyond recovery with the Shred Files feature. You can also shred empty hard drive space to ensure old deleted files are gone forever.

PRIVACY
Clean History

Worried about leaving traces? Use Clean History to remove privacy tracks, Quick Access history, or Run history. No one can peek into your past activity.

Advanced Protection

Pro features for users who need maximum security and complete control over their data.

Kernel-Level Hiding

Hide files and folders at the kernel level. They won't appear even in Windows Safe Mode.

USB Protection

Create encrypted portable lockers on USB drives with self-decrypting capabilities.

Wipe Free Space

Securely erase empty drive space to prevent recovery of previously deleted files.

Stealth Mode

Hide Folder Lock from plain sight. Access it only with a secret keyboard shortcut.

Technical Deep Dive

Explore the security architecture that's made Folder Lock one of the most trusted data protection solutions for over 20 years.

Client-Side Encryption Process

1
File Selection
You select files or folders to protect
2
Key Generation
AES-256 key derived from your password using PBKDF2
3
Encryption
Files encrypted locally using AES-256-CBC
4
Secure Storage
Encrypted data stored locally or synced to cloud
Your Device
Cloud Storage
Secure Storage

Encrypted data stored locally or synced to cloud

Client-Side Encryption

What Folder Lock uses

RECOMMENDED
  • Encryption happens on YOUR device

  • Private key never leaves your control

  • Service provider cannot access your data

  • Protection even if cloud is hacked

  • True zero-knowledge architecture

Server-Side Encryption

What most cloud services use

  • Encryption happens on remote servers

  • Provider holds the encryption keys

  • Provider CAN access your data

  • Vulnerable to server breaches

  • Government agencies can request access

With server-side encryption, you're trusting the provider with your data. They can access it, and so can anyone who compromises their systems.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Cambridge
NASA
National Guard
MIT
HSBC
Dell

Choose Your Plan

Start with our free version or unlock the full power of Folder Lock with Premium.

Free

$0 /forever

Basic protection for personal use

Features
Locker Size 1GB
Sync Devices 2 Devices
Share Folder
Mobile Apps
Secrets
Portable Lockers
Protect Folders
Shred Files
Clean History
Best Value

Premium

$39.95 /year

Complete protection for power users

Features
Locker Size Unlimited
Sync Devices 5 Devices
Share Folder
Mobile Apps
Secrets
Portable Lockers
Protect Folders
Shred Files
Clean History

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about securing your files.

Yes, Folder Lock offers a free version with limited features. Upgrade to the paid version for full protection.

Simply go to 'Safeguard' then click 'Protect Folders' and then drag and drop or click the 'Add' button to add files, folders or drives you want to lock, hide and password-protect. They'll disappear right before your eyes.

Locker folders work with a single account password. However, Portable Lockers can be created using different passwords. Use of Portable Lockers feature in Safeguard comes to your rescue if you require different passwords for different Lockers. This was done to prevent you from exposing your account password when creating portable lockers for which you may want to give out the password to the recipient if you are sending them Locker via Email for example. You can create as many Portable Lockers as you want; all with different passwords. Go to Safeguard > Portable Lockers to create one.

You can check the software version in the following way:

Run Folder Lock and before signing in or signing up, notice text of the right corner on top in the blue area. It shows you the currently installed version. then go to Folder Lock > Support > Updates or go to Settings > General Settings and then click 'Check for Updates'. You also have an option to skip new version until the next version comes.

Ready to Secure Your Files?

Download Folder Lock free today. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited encryption and all advanced features.