7zip - Securely encrypt and decrypt files using 7zip

[@StarShippCaptain]

Excellent. Thanks especially for the important tip NOT to use the .zip format if you are encrypting your files/folders. Very clear explanation!

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

You're welcome! :)

[@SasukeAlchemist001]

Thank you for this video. I was searching how to encrypt archives and most of them recommend to use the zip format and now I know why is kinda risky. I will be using 7z from now on. Much appreciated!

[@RosaKay55]

Your info helped me greatly. Was looking for a video on how to use 7zip to encrypt and then how to open with password. Very clear presentation-thanks!

[@bravo2xray]

You Sir, Are The Cat's "Meow" Thank You!

[@joebleyor]

Great and very useful video indeed, I've been using zip to archive all these while. Thanks again.

[@amyneessen1919]

Super helpful and clear step-by-step info and additional insights. Thank you!!

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georgereeves5519]

Thankyou for a very clear instruction....I will probably return from time to time to familiarise

[@greystone2835]

You have no idea how much you helped me, Thanks~

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

You're very welcome! :)

[@romathecoolcoleman]

It was extremely useful information! Thank you, Martin!

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

My pleasure!

[@jimbotron2]

Thank you Martin, was having trouble with 7zip.

[@damacleod1622]

Very much appreciated. Great video and great explanation. Thank you!

[@JosephFallon]

Hon Martin, thanks for this one !

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

You are welcome :)

[@kyleWo3730]

Can I please ask, if I wanted to add something to the folder would I have to manually do this process again?
Thank you!

[@marshallhyasi6213]

thanks for the vid !
quick question is it possible to use 7zip as purely an encryption tool without compressing the files ?

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

Yes. For example, within Windows Explorer, right click over the selected file(s) or folder and select 7Zip | Add to Archive | Set compression level to Store | Enter your Encryption password (twice) | select Ok.
That's it. You're good to go.

[@thureintun1687]

do i even need to compress the file to encrypt?

[@kaziknybosman4739]

Zip archive, how can i help?

[@sonofzescalad]

I was using zarchiver in mobile, it still can shown files name inside encrypted 7z without even put the password, but when o want to open the file like photo or video then password needed

[@brettswiecicki5075]

Great video! Thank you sir!

[@valheru3601]

thank you for your valuable information Martin.

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

You are very welcome. I'm glad I could help.

[@sgonzo5572]

yea. but how do you just encrypt an already existing file (zip, .7zip ect)

[@elsaesteves]

Thank you 😀😀😀

[@MarioMontoya-y3q]

good to know, thanks

[@Peepstep]

cant i crack the password..i want to crack it is there any way.

[@avonzo]

Zip itself has a way to encrypt file and folder names. Just that 7zip software doesn’t support that.

[@leidyfonseca4436]

Can I delete the file even if it encrypt?

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

From within the file manager (or the command line terminal/console), yes - you can delete the encrypted file.

[@venom9805]

Ok but how do I decrypt

[@krzysztofjuszczak906]

It's in the video

[@brunomachado950]

great video

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

Thanks!

[@rnggoats1926]

What’s the password

[@sanglowandroid4846]

is that stewie speaking from Family Guy?

[@zibrankhan6155]

thanks

[@MartinOConnorComputing]

You're welcome :)

[@emilyau8023]

People can recover files that have been deleted...

[@RealShadowfiend180x]

Not if its been shredded enough times