File in File

File in File

File in File is a free portable program that allows you to store files and folders inside other files. It works by creating encrypted virtual drive files that mount as separate drives when opened.
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File in File: Portable File Storage

A free, portable file storage solution that creates encrypted virtual drive files to store and manage your files and folders.

What is File in File?

File in File is a free and portable Windows program that allows you to store files and folders inside other files. It works by creating encrypted virtual drive files that mount as separate drives when opened in File in File.

Some key features include:

  • Ability to password protect virtual drive files for security
  • Virtual drives mount quickly as separate drive letters
  • Files inside virtual drives remain encrypted
  • Portable program does not need to be installed
  • Easy drag and drop interface to add/remove files
  • Virtual drives up to 128GB in size

File in File can be useful for transporting or securely storing sensitive documents, creating portable app packages, storing backups, and freeing up space on a physical drive. As it does not require installation, File in File can be run from a USB drive on any Windows PC.

File in File Features

Features

  1. Portable program - no installation required
  2. Encrypts files and folders stored inside virtual drives
  3. Virtual drives mount as separate drives when opened
  4. Password protection for virtual drives
  5. Drag and drop files/folders into virtual drives
  6. Works on Windows XP and higher

Pricing

  • Free

Pros

Easy to use interface

Lightweight with small footprint

Good encryption

Virtual drives act like real drives

Free with no ads or nag screens

Cons

Limited to storing up to 10 files/folders per virtual drive

No cloud sync or mobile access

Only available for Windows

No versioning or revisions


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