The file size limit for this application is about half the size of your RAM meaning the maximum file size on a computer with 1024 Megabyte of RAM is roughly 512 Megabytes. The author suggests to use True Crypt for large files instead. Multiple files and folders can be dropped on the dropzone which will then all be encrypted with the same encryption key. That’s right, you will be asked to enter an encryption key, a password, which you have to remember to decrypt the files again.

There is obviously no way to save the password in the application because it would make the whole process superfluous. The original file will remain untouched unless you check the option to securely erase source files once they have been encrypted or decrypted.

Another option might prove useful. You can add an entry to the right-click menu for faster access to the application. I really like the ease of use and think that Drag and Crypt Ultra could be a great asset for users who do not want to create a True Crypt container or Partition but still want to protect some of their files and folders.

Steganos Locknote is a standalone program which does not have to be installed and adds itself to the encrypted text file to make it possible to decrypt the file without the main program. You either write text in the main window or drag and drop files with the .txt extension into it. Once you are done you provide a password (choose a secure one) and Steganos Locknote creates a executable which contains the information.

Decrypting the file could not be easier. Everyone who is clicking the executable has to provide the password that was chosen during the encryption. A correct password displays the contents, a wrong one of course nothing at all. The only aspect of the software that I do not like is the fact that it only encrypts text files. It does not support word documents for instance or images which would be a great plus.

Still it is small, free and easy to use. If you are like me and use text files to store important information you should give Steganos Locknote a try.