# Picocrypt privacy rating

Small open source file encryption tool for desktop that uses XChaCha20 and Argon2id, with optional keyfiles, Reed-Solomon error correction and plausible deniability. The original project is archived and no longer developed.

## Summary

Picocrypt scores 100 out of 100 (grade A) on the file encryption criteria. It meets 4 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit.

- Website: https://github.com/Picocrypt/Picocrypt
- Source code: https://github.com/Picocrypt/Picocrypt
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Category: [File encryption](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/)
- Grade: A (100/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/Picocrypt/Picocrypt/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The README states the app has no telemetry. The project has no website. | https://github.com/Picocrypt/Picocrypt#readme |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or paid tiers. | https://github.com/Picocrypt/Picocrypt#readme |
| Independent audit | Yes | Code audit by Radically Open Security, with the full report published. | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Picocrypt/storage/main/Picocrypt.Audit.Report.pdf |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/picocrypt/
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