PGP Encryption Tool
What is a PGP Encryption Tool?
Generate OpenPGP RSA/ECC key pairs, encrypt plain text messages using recipient public keys, decrypt PGP armor messages (`-----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE-----`) with private keys, and verify digital signatures locally.
Why Use This Tool?
- Private Confidential Communication: Encrypt sensitive emails, passwords, or messages with PGP end-to-end encryption.
- OpenPGP Key Pair Creation: Generate 2048/4096-bit OpenPGP PGP key pairs directly in your web browser.
- Message Decryption & Verification: Decrypt PGP armor messages and verify PGP digital signatures.
How to Use
- To Encrypt: Paste Recipient Public Key and plain text. Click "Encrypt PGP Message".
- To Decrypt: Paste your Private Key, Passphrase, and PGP Armor Message. Click "Decrypt Message".
- Copy PGP Armor encrypted text block or decrypted message.
Real Working Example
Input:
Recipient Public Key: -----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK----- ... | Text: "Confidential Data"
Output Result:
PGP Encrypted Armor Message: -----BEGIN PGP MESSAGE----- Version: OpenPGP.js hQEMA8... (Encrypted PGP Payload) -----END PGP MESSAGE-----
Important Technical Details & Security Standards
- OpenPGP.js RFC 4880 Engine: Powered by OpenPGP.js implementing official RFC 4880 and RFC 9580 PGP cryptographic standards.
- AES-256 Symmetric & RSA Asymmetric Encryption: Uses AES-256 cipher for payload data and RSA/Curve25519 for key wrapping.
- 100% Local Browser Security: Private keys and plain text messages are processed strictly inside local browser memory.
Related Security & Crypto Tools
- Encrypt / Decrypt Text: Symmetric text encryption.
- RSA Key Pair Generator: Generate RSA key pairs.
- SSH Key Pair Generator: Generate SSH key pairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PGP encryption?
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is an asymmetric encryption standard that uses public keys to encrypt messages and private keys to decrypt them.
Is it safe to generate PGP keys online?
This tool runs OpenPGP.js 100% locally in your browser without network calls; for high-security environments, air-gapped generation is recommended.
Can someone decrypt my PGP message without my private key?
No, without the corresponding private key and passphrase, decrypting PGP messages is mathematically impossible.
Is it free?
Yes, 100% free.
What is PGP ASCII Armor?
ASCII Armor is a Base64 text representation of binary PGP data wrapped in header lines for easy emailing and copying.
Are my private PGP keys or messages sent to a server?
No, all PGP operations run 100% locally inside your web browser.