VeraCrypt

by IDRIX · Security & privacy

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Disk and container encryption for sensitive files.

Official download from veracrypt.fr (opens in a new tab)

Opens veracrypt.fr, IDRIX's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is VeraCrypt?

VeraCrypt creates encrypted file containers or encrypts whole drives, including USB sticks. It is the successor to TrueCrypt.

Key features

  • Encrypted containers
  • Full-disk and USB encryption
  • Hidden volumes
  • Strong cipher options

Best for

  • Encrypting USB drives
  • Protecting sensitive documents
  • Cross-platform encrypted backups

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install VeraCrypt

  1. 1Open the official VeraCrypt download page on veracrypt.fr.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id IDRIX.VeraCrypt -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask veracrypt

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download VeraCrypt safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on veracrypt.fr. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

VeraCrypt questions

Where can I download VeraCrypt safely?

Download VeraCrypt only from IDRIX's official site at veracrypt.fr. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is VeraCrypt free?

Yes. VeraCrypt is open-source software and free to use.

Does VeraCrypt work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

VeraCrypt is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check IDRIX's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install VeraCrypt from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id IDRIX.VeraCrypt -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask veracrypt). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to VeraCrypt?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full security & privacy list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.