Picocrypt-NG

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Editor's Overview

Picocrypt-NG is a file encryption & vault application developed by Picocrypt-NG, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.2 weighing in at 10.77 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 10.77 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Picocrypt-NG" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Picocrypt-NG encrypts files locally — a community-maintained continuation of Picocrypt. No accounts, no cloud, no telemetry, no network access (the app does not request the INTERNET permission).

XChaCha20 for encryption, with the key derived from your password by Argon2id. Every volume is authenticated, so tampering or corruption is detected on decryption.

Features:

- Encrypt a single file, multiple files, or a folder
- Optional keyfiles, with an option to require them in a fixed order
- Paranoid mode: extra cipher cascade and harder key derivation
- Reed-Solomon error correction to recover volumes from limited corruption
- Deniability mode: the encrypted volume appears as random data
- Optional compression
- Comments stored with the volume
- Optional verify-before-write integrity check
- Long operations continue in a foreground service when the app is backgrounded

Volumes are cross-platform with the desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux). A multi-file or compressed volume contains a single .zip inside; Android saves it without extracting.

Free software under GPLv3. The Android app is built from source: the native library is compiled from the Go sources in this repository, with no prebuilt binaries committed.

Details

Version	v2.2
Size	10.77 MB
Developer	Picocrypt-NG
Category	File Encryption & Vault
Package	io.github.picocrypt_ng.picocrypt_ng
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 31, 2026
Downloads	5

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Picocrypt-NG free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Picocrypt-NG require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Picocrypt-NG safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Picocrypt-NG. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Picocrypt-NG?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install Picocrypt-NG

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded io.github.picocrypt_ng.picocrypt_ng.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Picocrypt-NG» by Picocrypt-NG and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.