VeraCrypt1.26.31

VeraCrypt creates and maintains encrypted storage volumes where files and other data can be kept away from ordinary readable storage. It encrypts information as it is written and decrypts it as it is read, handling both processes automatically. Once mounted, a volume behaves much like a normal disk, so files can be copied with standard operations such as drag and drop.

The encryption covers the file system itself, including file and folder names, contents, unused space, and metadata. Reading the protected data requires the right password, keyfile, or encryption key. This suits Windows users who need stored files and related file-system information protected inside an encrypted volume rather than exposed as ordinary files.

IDRIX publishes VeraCrypt as open-source Security & Privacy software, with stated support for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Version 1.26.31 is an x64 release requiring Windows 7 or later, or Windows Server 2008 R2 or later. It is useful for protecting documents and other data at rest while allowing people to manage them through familiar file handling as VeraCrypt performs encryption in the background.