Overview

What is STRENC?

is a command-line utility for encrypting and decrypting data streams.

In depth

A closer look at STRENC

The program's filter allows you to redirect data from/to files and/or other applications, using the control characters: "<" and ">". Processing is bytewise in- to output, which is also well-suited for use with other data stream oriented applications.

Command line formats for encryption and decryption are absolutely identical. Key values can be supplied on command line, in environment variable, or automatically, calculated by STRENC.

There is a unique option called "Text Structure Preservation", which splits input byte values into three ranges: control-characters, 7-bit ASCII, and 8-bit. The control characters keep their original values in their respective positions, preserving linefeeds (thereby line lengths), tabs, formfeeds, and more, not influencing in any way the encryption process that is running. This allows to insert and/or delete control characters in the already encrypted text (ciphertext).

STRENC also uses a symmetric pseudorandom number-controlled scrambling algorithm which is not subject to U.S. export restrictions.

Verdict

Should you download STRENC?

STRENC runs on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 18 KB. We’ve catalogued it under Encryption Decryption.

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STRENC specifications

Category: Encryption Decryption
Publisher: Joachim Dathe
Last updated: Mar 12, 2025
License: Freeware
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11
File size: 18 KB
Price: Free
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