Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of files can Puffer encrypt?
2. I forgot my password. How can I recover my encrypted files?
3. I live outside of the U.S. Can I still get the full-strength encryption?
4. Is Puffer compatible with PGP?
5. How do I decrypt my Puffer 3 archives with Puffer 4?

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1. What kind of files can Puffer encrypt?

   Puffer can encrypt any kind of file. It does not distinguish between types and treats all files as just a collection of bytes.

2. I forgot my password. How can I recover my encrypted files?

   You can't. The password is never stored and there are no backdoors in Puffer. You will have to remember your password.

3. I live outside of the U.S. Can I still get the full-strength encryption?

   Yes, the U.S. government finally relaxed most export restrictions on encryption software. This applies to all countries that the U.S. has normal trading relations with. All versions of Puffer now contain the full strength encryption algorithms.

4. Is Puffer compatible with PGP?

   No, Puffer uses a different set of encryption algorithms and file formats.

5. How do I decrypt my Puffer 3 archives with Puffer 4?

   Install the Puffer 3 Decryption Module available on the main Puffer page.