Best Encryption Software

[Ekos]

Hey,

I did a search and did not find anything on this topic. I was wondering if there is a good app on OS X that would encrypt an individual file?
In windows I used to use Kruptos (http://www.kruptos2.co.uk/).
I am aware of Truecrypt to make large folders, but was looking for individual file encryption. I have been looking around, but haven't found a good one yet.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.


PS If anyone is curious why I want to encrypt everything, its because my MacBook has my life in it, and I would like to protect certain files. Thanks.

 

[Unspeaked]

Why not just use FileVault?

 

[plinden]

I would just create an encrypted disk image using Disk Utility (do NOT save the password in your Keychain). When you mount it and enter your password, you can drag the files you want to keep safe to it.

No need to use FileVault to encrypt your whole account, and no need for third party software.

That said, I prefer TrueCrypt since the encrypted files are transferrable to other OSs.

 

[angelwatt]

Here's a dashboard widget for encrypting files.

I generally just use encrypted DMG and use TrueCrypt if I need it on Windows.

 

[Ekos]

Cool Widget, Thanks guys. I think I will do a combo of Truecrypt and the widget, depending on which I use the most.

 

[Unspeaked]

Again I ask - especially with this being a laptop - why not just use FileVault and forget any headaches of having to encrypt/unencrypt files or folders?