File Encryption and Decryption with GPG on Windows

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In this quick tutorial, I will show you how to encrypt a file with a password using GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) on Windows 11. This step-by-step guide will help you secure your files with strong encryption, ensuring that only those with the correct passphrase can access them.

gpg --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 yourfile.txt

Commands Explained:
- **`gpg --symmetric --cipher-algo AES256 yourfile.txt`**: This command encrypts your file using symmetric encryption with the AES256 algorithm.

Why Use GPG?
GPG is a free and open-source tool that provides strong encryption for your files. Using GPG with symmetric encryption ensures that your data remains secure and accessible only to those with the correct password.

Useful Links:
- [Install GPG on Windows](link-to-your-installation-video)
- [Official GPG Documentation](https://gnupg.org/documentation/)

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0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - what is gnu privacy guard (gpg)
0:52 - how to install gpg4win
1:08 - Navigating to the File Location
1:44 - Encrypting a pdf with GPG
3:31 - Entering and Confirming Passphrase
4:06 - Verifying the Encrypted File
4:35 - Encrypting some more files
5:30 - Understanding the encryption