File Cryptor

A simple C++ application for encrypting and decrypting files in bulk.

Features

• Encrypt or decrypt all files within a specified folder.
• Easy-to-use command-line interface.
• Built with modern C++ standards (C++17) for performance and reliability.

How to use:

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/SuperSection/file-cryptor
cd file-cryptor

2. Define .env file in the working directory

Provide any arbitrary number of your choice, to use it as a secret for encryption & decryption

echo "1234567" > .env

3. Build the Executables

Use the make command to build the required binaries:

make all

4. Run the Application

To encrypt or decrypt files in a folder, run:

./encrypt_decrypt

5. Clean the Build

To remove all compiled files and executables:

make clean

Requirements

• Compiler: g++ (with C++17 support)
• Build Tool: make
• Debugger (optional): gdb or lldb for debugging.

Author

Developed by Soumo Sarkar. Feel free to reach out with feedback or questions!