AESecure Vault - File Encryptor/Decryptor

AESecure Vault is a user-friendly desktop application for encrypting and decrypting files securely using AES encryption. Built with Python and Tkinter, it offers a visual interface for selecting files, entering passwords, and managing encrypted data with ease.

🔐 Features

• AES-256 encryption and decryption
• Password-based key derivation using PBKDF2
• SHA-256 hash verification for data integrity
• User-friendly graphical interface (Tkinter)
• Password strength indicator in real-time
• Drag and drop support
• Clipboard paste (Ctrl+V) file support
• File history log

📦 How It Works

Encryption

1. Select or drop a file into the interface.
2. Enter a strong password (6+ characters recommended).
3. The app encrypts the file and saves it with a .enc extension in the same folder.

Decryption

1. Select or drop the .enc file.
2. Enter the same password used to encrypt.
3. The file is restored with its original extension and verified via SHA-256 hash.

🧰 Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Required libraries:
  • cryptography
  • tkinterdnd2

To install them:

pip install cryptography tkinterdnd2

🚀 Running the App

python main.py

Or, if you're using a virtual environment:

venv\Scripts\activate
python main.py

📁 Project Structure

/project-root
│
├── main.py               # App entry point
├── gui.py                # Graphical interface
├── encrypt_decrypt.py    # Cryptographic logic (AES + PBKDF2 + SHA256)
└── README.md             # This file

🛡️ Disclaimer

This tool is intended for educational and personal use. Always back up your files and use strong passwords. No liability for data loss or misuse.