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Paranoia File & Text Encryption for Mac

File and text encryptor with steganography and post-quantum key exchange

Quick answer: Paranoia File & Text Encryption is a security tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask paranoia-file-text-encryption. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Paranoia File & Text Encryption is

Paranoia File & Text Encryption is a security tool for macOS: file and text encryptor with steganography and post-quantum key exchange.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Paranoia File & Text Encryption

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask paranoia-file-text-encryption.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Paranoia File & Text Encryption on Mac?

Run brew install --cask paranoia-file-text-encryption in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Paranoia File & Text Encryption open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does Paranoia File & Text Encryption run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Paranoia File & Text Encryption?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9824 in this catalogue.

What version of Paranoia File & Text Encryption is current?

The latest packaged version is 17.3.43.