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Open an ENC file with a tool. ENC files are a way of encrypting your data and protecting it from unauthorized access
Open an ENC file – here’s how
To open an ENC file, you must use the correct key or passphrase. This allows you to open the ENC file with a suitable tool. Some popular tools for this are:
- 7-Zip
- WinRAR
- WinZip
- OpenSSL
- GnuPG
- To open an ENC file with one of these tools, proceed as follows: Click on the tool and select the ENC file you want to open. Enter the key or the passphrase. Now click on “Open”. The tool decrypts the ENC file and opens it in a suitable program.
What an ENC file is and what it is used for
ENC files are encrypted files that are encrypted using a symmetric or asymmetric algorithm. They are often used to protect sensitive data, such as financial data, personal data or confidential business information.
- Encrypting this data makes it more difficult for unauthorized persons to read or use it. This can help protect the security of your data and reduce the risk of data loss or theft.
- ENC files can also be used to protect files that you want to keep confidential. This may be the case, for example, if you want to share files with friends or family but do not want other people to see them.
- Using ENC files is a simple and effective way to protect your data. If you need to store or send sensitive data, you should consider encrypting it.
