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PrivaFile

PrivaFile is a desktop application specifically designed for Linux that enables secure file encryption. Developed and tested on Ubuntu, it offers a robust solution for protecting sensitive data.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Linux (Tested on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and higher)
  • Architecture: x64
  • Disk Space: 100MB minimum
  • RAM: 512MB minimum

Key Features

  • File encryption using AES-256 algorithms
  • Modern graphical interface optimized for Linux environments
  • Automatic updates through GitHub
  • Support for files of any format
  • Integrated dark mode

Installation

Method 1: Installation via .deb package

sudo dpkg -i privafile_1.0.0.deb
sudo apt-get install -f # To resolve dependencies if needed

Method 2: Installation via AppImage

chmod +x PrivaFile-1.0.0.AppImage
./PrivaFile-1.0.0.AppImage

Usage

  1. Launch PrivaFile from the applications menu or via command:

    privafile
  2. To encrypt a file:

    • Select the file using the "Browse" button
    • Enter a secure password
    • Press "Encrypt"
  3. To decrypt a file:

    • Select the .encrypted file
    • Enter the corresponding password
    • Press "Decrypt"

Security

PrivaFile implements the following security measures:

  • AES-256 encryption for maximum protection
  • Passwords are never stored on disk
  • No external server connections except for updates
  • File integrity verification

Technical Support

Known Issues

  • Application requires write permissions in the destination directory
  • Not compatible with 32-bit systems

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any errors, verify:

  1. Proper user permissions
  2. Sufficient disk space
  3. Updated system

Development

This project is developed and maintained by staFF6773. To contribute:

  1. Make sure you have Node.js and npm installed
  2. Clone the repository
  3. Install dependencies:
    npm install
  4. For local development:
    npm run dev

License

GPL-3.0 license

Copyright (c) 2025 staFF6773

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