cppcryptfs provides transparent file encryption for Windows through a virtual filesystem compatible with gocryptfs. It encrypts file contents and optionally filenames while allowing authorized users to access documents through a mounted drive. Files are encrypted and decrypted automatically during normal operations. Supported encryption methods include AES-256-GCM, AES-SIV, and XChaCha20-Poly1305. Its per-file encryption design makes it suitable for cloud synchronization without requiring a fixed-size encrypted container. Users can create password-protected filesystems and mount them through drive letters or directory mount points. Reverse mode provides an encrypted view of existing unencrypted files. Dokany integration enables filesystem access through standard Windows applications. Compatible encrypted directories can also be shared with Linux gocryptfs installations.
Features
- Transparent on-the-fly file encryption using password-protected virtual filesystems
- AES-256-GCM, AES-SIV, and XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption options
- Optional filename encryption with configurable filename length and compatibility settings
- Encrypted filesystem mounting through Windows drive letters or directory mount points
- Cloud-friendly per-file encryption with efficient synchronization and dynamic storage growth
- gocryptfs compatibility with Dokany integration and reverse encryption mode