Overview

What is PGPfreeware?

is the Windows version of Phil Zimmerman's original and very popular encryption utility Pretty Good Privacy (PGP).

In depth

A closer look at PGPfreeware

PGPfreeware integrates nicely into your work environment. You can encrypt, sign and wipe files from anywhere in Windows by simply right-clicking on a file. A tray icon makes it easy to perform PGP functions on data in the Clipboard, including encrypting, decrypting, signing and adding keys. And a small, space-saving toolbar provides access to all the functions of PGPfreeware. You can also encrypt files or folders into Self-Decrypting Archives (SDAs) that are usable for those without PGP.

For secure TCP/IP communications between your local machine and any other machine, PGPfreeware lets you run a networking tool called PGPnet.

For e-mail integration, a plug-in for Eudora is included as well as one for Microsoft Exchange and Outlook. Other features include: key management, advanced keyserver searching, secure file wiping, and the ability to define recipient groups for easily sending encrypted files to multiple recipients.

Note: PGP is only available for download for users in Canada and United States.

Verdict

Should you download PGPfreeware?

PGPfreeware runs on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 8 MB. We’ve catalogued it under Encryption Decryption.

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PGPfreeware specifications

Category: Encryption Decryption
Publisher: Pretty Good Privacy, Inc.
Last updated: Mar 12, 2025
License: Freeware
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11
File size: 8 MB
Price: Free
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