About Picocrypt-NG
A very small, very simple, yet very secure encryption tool.
Picocrypt-NG 2.18
A very small, very simple, yet very secure encryption tool.
- By Picocrypt-NG
- Open Source
- Updated Jun 28, 2026
What's new in 2.18
Downloads
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Architecture │Windows │macOS │Linux │Android │Web
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x86-64 (64-bit)│Installer · Portable · CLI │— │AppImage · .deb · Binary · CLI · Snap │APK │Open
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ARM64 (AArch64)│— │DMG · CLI │Binary · CLI │APK │
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ARMv7 (32-bit) │— │— │— │APK │
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x86 (32-bit) │— │— │— │APK │
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- 🌐 Web version — runs in any modern browser, nothing to install: https://picocrypt-ng.github.io/
- Android — universal APK (any device, larger): Download
- Windows 7/8 (legacy) CLI (x86-64): Download
- macOS builds are Apple Silicon (ARM64) only.
What's new in 2.18
- Desktop GUI: fixed the Linux desktop layout and output theming so the compact window keeps controls/results readable and visually consistent
- Windows installer: upgrades now replace the installed GUI executable in place, detect a running Picocrypt NG instance instead of silently leaving the old binary, and clean up the orphaned portable executable left by the previous upgrade path …
Technical details
| Publisher | Picocrypt-NG |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.18 |
| Release date | 2026-06-28 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG |
Install Picocrypt-NG from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"Picocrypt-NG-Setup.exe" /S
Picocrypt-NG version history
- 2.17
- 2.16
- 2.15
- 2.12
- 2.10
- 2.09
- 2.08
Frequently asked questions
Is Picocrypt-NG free?
Yes. Picocrypt-NG is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of Picocrypt-NG?
The latest version is 2.18, released on Jun 28, 2026.
Is it safe to download Picocrypt-NG?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 58dd4b50ff09d3093e89dbe54c665525297e01529554649a767584de2d1adc1d.
Which Windows versions does Picocrypt-NG support?
Picocrypt-NG runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Picocrypt-NG silently?
Run the offline installer with "Picocrypt-NG-Setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Picocrypt-NG?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Picocrypt-NG and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Picocrypt-NG.Picocrypt-NG -e.
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