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Boxcryptor on Windows Pc

Developed By: Secomba GmbH

License: Free

Rating: 3,9/5 - 6.088 votes

Last Updated: February 19, 2025

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	2.125.1115
Size	59.5 MB
Release Date	December 15, 24
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (9)]
What's New: - Added: Support for the new Dropbox filesystem- Fixed: This app is blocked error when connecting Google Drive- Fixed: Crash when uploading on Android 14 [see more]
Description from Developer: Secure your files in the cloud the easy way! And the best: It's for free! With Boxcryptor, you can encrypt your files before uploading them to Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Boxcryptor and install on Windows PC. Boxcryptor is free Tools app, developed by Secomba GmbH. Latest version of Boxcryptor is 2.125.1115, was released on 2024-12-15 (updated on 2025-02-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Boxcryptor is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 6,088 users, 1,032 users had rated it 5*, 3,707 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Boxcryptor on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Boxcryptor on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Boxcryptor on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Boxcryptor using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Boxcryptor" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Boxcryptor on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Boxcryptor" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.125.1115 , 2.122.1101.

Download Boxcryptor 2.125.1115 on Windows PC – 59.5 MB

Download Boxcryptor 2.122.1101 on Windows PC – 59.4 MB

Secure your files in the cloud the easy way! And the best: It's for free!

With Boxcryptor, you can encrypt your files before uploading them to Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and many other providers without sacrificing safety, privacy, or comfort. Easily encrypt your files locally and access them via your smartphone or tablet – anywhere and anytime. Your cloud provider only receives encrypted files and you keep control of your data!

NOTE: If you experience any problems with this app, please contact our support before leaving a 1-star review. You can submit a ticket here: http://support.boxcryptor.com - Thank you!

Features:
- Supports most cloud storage providers like Dropbox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. See below for a complete list of supported providers
- Access your encrypted files (documents, photos, music, etc.) in your cloud anytime and have your sensitive files always with you
- Encryption and decryption is done directly on your device - your password is never transmitted
- Secure file encryption using the AES-256 standard
- Boxcryptor Unlimited users can also use filename encryption

Tip:
The Boxcryptor Company Package offers additional features for businesses:
- Use a master key to be able to decrypt every employee's files
- Set policies to enforce rules
- Central user management and billing

List of supported storage providers:
Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft OneDrive for Business, Sharepoint Online, Box, SugarSync, Amazon S3, Telekom MagentaCLOUD, Strato HiDrive, IONOS HiDrive, GMX MediaCenter, Web.de Smartdrive, ownCloud, Nextcloud, LeitzCloud, hubiC, mail.ru Hotbox, Wasabi, Nutstore, mailbox.org Drive, CloudMe, Storegate, Egnyte, PSMail Cabinet, Livedrive, Yandex Disk and others using WebDAV. Additionally it is possible to encrypt files on your local device storage.

Go to www.boxcryptor.com to find product manuals and more information about Boxcryptor.

Boxcryptor requires the following permissions:
- Network communication: Required for Internet access
- Storage: Required to read/write files
- Camera: Required to take photos directly in Boxcryptor
- Start: Required for automatic camera upload
- Vibrate: Required for haptic feedback

- Added: Support for the new Dropbox filesystem
- Fixed: This app is blocked error when connecting Google Drive
- Fixed: Crash when uploading on Android 14

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows an application to request installing packages.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.