AES Crypt Wish List
This page records requests we receive from customers for changes to AES Crypt.
If you would like to submit items to be added to the wish list, please join the mailing list or send your suggestions to customer support and propose your ideas! Alternatively, you can post to the discussion forum dedicated to AES Crypt.
Sometimes, we do decide not to implement a "wish list" item if it complicates the software or introduces security risks. The two major objectives of AES Crypt are easy-of-use and security, so every feature is considered with those objectives in mind.
| Item | Description |
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Standalone App [Windows GUI] Planned for 4.7 |
While AES Crypt has long been a Windows shell extension, some people have requested we add "AES Crypt" to the start menu where one can open AES Crypt to select files to encrypt or decrypt. |
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Shell Extension Size [Windows GUI] Planned for 4.7 |
The AES Crypt shell extension could benefit from splitting into two components in order to reduce RAM requirements. Split the shell extension so that the memory footprint is miniscule and load the balance of AES Crypt only when needed. |
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Force Overwrite [CLI] Completed in 4.5 |
Using the CLI tool, provide a "force" option (-f) to allow one to force overwriting output files. This is useful for automated processes that use AES Crypt to create encrypted output files. |
| Key Selection [Windows GUI] | The ability to select a key from among a list of keys to use as an alternative to a password in the password entry field or specifying a key file. |
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Password Reveal [Windows GUI] Completed in 4.4 |
Make it possible to temporarily reveal the password when typing it into the password dialog window. |
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File Selection [Linux GUI] Completed in 4.4 |
Make it possible to launch AES Crypt to select files to encrypt or decrypt in the same way it is done on Mac. |