GnuPG

GnuPG

OpenPGP encryption and signing standard

Description

What underpins truly trustworthy encryption and signing for email and files? GnuPG (GPG) is that battle-tested foundation—a complete free implementation of the OpenPGP standard that encrypts files and email, makes digital signatures and manages keys. Generate a key pair, encrypt for others with their public key, sign with your private key to prove identity. Countless mail clients, software signatures and package systems rely on it underneath. Cross-platform, free and open source—the lingua franca of encryption.

Features



Encrypt & sign: OpenPGP implementation, encrypt files/email and sign digitally.

Key management: generate and manage key pairs, build a web of trust.

Wide compatibility: underpins email, software signing and package systems.

Battle-tested: cross-platform, free and open source, a cornerstone tool.