Route
/file/decrypt
Open the workspace, protect the file, and download the result locally.
When the generic file workflow is the right fit
Encrypt supported files in your browser and download a password-protected .vault package without sending the original file through a server-side workflow.
When Cryptvert is better than native protection
The generic file workflow is the best fit when you want one repeatable process across documents, archives, exports, images, audio, and video instead of relying on separate native protection features for each format.
Best for
- Mixed handoffs where the original file type changes from job to job
- Teams that want one consistent encrypt page and one consistent decrypt page
- Fallback workflows when a format-specific route is not necessary
Not for
- Editing native passwords inside formats like PDF or Office files
- Removing DRM or existing vendor-specific protection
- Workflows that require a hosted audit trail or server-side access controls
Common use cases
- Encrypt exports before sharing them over email or chat
- Wrap archives, reports, screenshots, or prototypes into a .vault package
- Use one route for operational handoffs when multiple file families are involved
Mistakes to avoid
- Using the generic route when a format-specific page would give clearer expectations for the uploader
- Sharing the vault file and password in the same message thread
- Assuming the file is converted into a native passworded document format
Quick checklist
- Choose the generic route when you want the broadest file support
- Generate or enter a strong passphrase before processing
- Store the password separately from the vault package
- Download the result and verify the filename before sharing it onward
Know what the vault originally contained?
Open the matching decrypt page when you already know the original file type inside the vault.
Before you restore
- Check that you are opening the correct .vault package before decrypting.
- Use the exact passphrase that was set during encryption.
- Restore the file somewhere you can review it before sharing it onward.
Password reminders
- If the password is even slightly different, decryption will fail.
- Ask the sender to confirm the exact passphrase if you are unsure.
- Keep a verified backup of important vaults before deleting anything.
What to expect after download
- The original file is restored back onto your device after decryption.
- Review the restored file before deleting the encrypted copy.
- Remove the vault only after you confirm the recovered file opens correctly.
Visible FAQ
What does the generic decrypt route actually do?
Cryptvert decrypts the .vault package in your browser and restores the original file locally when the password matches.
Does the generic file route work for many different file families?
Yes. The /file routes are the broad entry points for supported documents, exports, archives, images, audio, video, and other common browser-handled files.
Is the generic route the right fallback when I do not need a format page?
Yes. If you do not need a route like /pdf/encrypt or /csv/encrypt, the generic file route is the right default because it avoids unnecessary format-specific restrictions.
What does the decrypt route restore?
Cryptvert decrypts the .vault package locally and restores the original file name and contents where available, regardless of whether the original file was a document, archive, image, or media asset.