Gpg4win is the official Windows distribution of the GnuPG encryption ecosystem, providing an accessible graphical environment for secure email and file protection. It packages the GnuPG engine together with user-friendly tools such as certificate management utilities, Windows Explorer integration, and Outlook plugins, enabling encryption workflows without requiring command-line expertise. The suite supports both OpenPGP and S/MIME standards, allowing organizations and individuals to secure communications using widely recognized cryptographic methods. Users can easily encrypt, decrypt, sign, and verify files or entire folders directly from the Windows interface, making the software suitable for everyday business use. Gpg4win emphasizes strong cryptographic defaults and compatibility with smart cards and enterprise certificate infrastructures.
Features
- Graphical encryption tools for Windows
- OpenPGP and S/MIME support
- Windows Explorer context menu integration
- Email encryption via Outlook plugins
- Smart card and certificate management
- High-strength RSA cryptographic defaults