Hideout is a minimal desktop application designed to simplify file encryption and decryption using GnuPG.
It focuses on usability, offering a straightforward drag-and-drop interface so users can quickly protect sensitive data without needing to interact directly with command-line tools. The application targets Linux users and is distributed via Flatpak and Snap packages, making it easy to install across distributions.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Simple drag-and-drop interface for encrypting and decrypting files.
- Uses GnuPG symmetric encryption for strong data protection.
- Lightweight desktop application with minimal dependencies.
- Designed for ease of use without requiring command-line knowledge.
- Supports multiple languages for broader accessibility.
Website: github.com/trikko/hideout
Support:
Developer: Andrea Fontana
License: MIT License
Hideout is written in D. Learn D with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| GnuPG Frontends | |
|---|---|
| GpgFrontend | Awesome Qt-based cross-platform frontend |
| KGpg | Simple interface for GnuPG |
| Lock | Sports an attractive LibAdwaita GUI |
| Seahorse | GNOME application for managing encryption keys and passwords |
| GPA | GNU Privacy Assistant |
Read our verdict in the software roundup.
 Explore our comprehensive directory of recommended free and open source software. Our carefully curated collection spans every major software category.This directory is part of our ongoing series of informative articles for Linux enthusiasts. It features hundreds of detailed reviews, along with open source alternatives to proprietary solutions from major corporations such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Adobe, IBM, Cisco, Oracle, and Autodesk. You’ll also find interesting projects to try, hardware coverage, free programming books and tutorials, and much more. Discovered a useful open source Linux program that we haven’t covered yet? Let us know by completing this form. |