Lock files in plain sight

Your files go inside an everyday photo. It still opens like normal; your files appear only with your password.

How it works2 min

Local vaults stay on your device. Cloud storage is optional and sends encrypted bytes to your own bucket.

How it behaves

No account
No sign-up and no email address. There is nothing to sign in to.
Works offline
Once this page has loaded, it keeps working with the connection off.
Cover files
A photo, a PDF, or a video can hold a locked file — PNG, JPEG, PDF, MP4.
Built-in viewer
Photos, video, and PDFs open inside HideFile. You do not have to take them out first.