Downloads
GpgFrontend is ready to install. Pick the option that works best for you below. For step-by-step setup help, see the Getting Started Guide.
Direct Downloads
Section titled “Direct Downloads”Not sure which to pick? Choose the Stable Release. It’s the right choice for almost everyone.
Other options, for special cases only:
- Older Version (v2.1.x): only if you specifically need the GnuPG-only build, or a Qt5 build for an older system such as Windows 7.
- Nightly Builds: early test builds for testers and contributors, not for everyday use.
- Mirror Site: the same files from another source, with no tracking or sign-in.
Installed or Portable?
Section titled “Installed or Portable?”Most downloads come in two versions, and you need to pick one:
- Installed: the normal choice. Your settings and keys are stored in your user folder.
- Portable: everything stays in the program’s own folder, so you can run it from a USB drive and leave nothing behind.
The two versions do not share any data. If you switch from one to the other, you start with empty settings and no keys. So pick the one you want before you start. See Portable Mode.
For macOS there is only an installed version.
Understanding the File Names
Section titled “Understanding the File Names”Use this table to find the right file for your system.
| Filename Pattern | What It’s For |
|---|---|
-windows-x86_64.msix |
Modern MSIX installer for Windows (Recommended). |
-windows-x86_64.msi |
Standard MSI installer; made for enterprise setups. |
-macos-<ver>.dmg |
macOS disk image; <ver> shows the lowest macOS version needed. |
-linux-<arch>.AppImage |
Standalone Linux app. Make it executable, then run it. |
-portable |
Marks the portable version of a build. |
*.sig |
Signature file. Always use it to check the download is genuine. |
About Nightly Builds
Section titled “About Nightly Builds”Nightly builds are made automatically from the newest code. They are less tested, so do not use them for anything you cannot afford to lose.
- Like stable releases, they come as installed or portable. There is no portable build for macOS.
- For macOS there is only a
.dmgfile. Apple has checked it (it is notarized). - They keep their settings and keys apart from an installed stable version. They show up as GpgFrontend Testing. See Version Policy.
- They are not GPG-signed, so there are no
.sigfiles. Use theSHA256SUMS.txtfile instead. See Checking a Nightly Build.
Package Managers and App Stores
Section titled “Package Managers and App Stores”Install GpgFrontend through trusted package managers and official app stores. Pick your platform below: