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In the field guide
subfile
subfile.app
Subfile is a Mac application that encrypts and hides photos, documents, and videos in an encrypted drive offline without requiring an account or cloud. It uses military-grade encryption and allows files to be hidden inside ordinary carrier files that still open normally until unlocked with a password.
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The product, beyond the pitch
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 17, 2026
A good fit for
- Users who want offline, standalone encryption on Mac without accounts or cloud storage.
- Users who want to hide encrypted data inside normal media files that still open and play normally.
Know the limitations
- No password recovery or backdoor exists, so losing the password means losing access permanently.
- Encrypted vaults cannot be re-exported or transcoded without losing the hidden data.
What you can do
- Protecting sensitive personal files like passports, contracts, and seed phrases securely on a Mac without cloud dependency.
- Hiding encrypted data inside ordinary media files to avoid detection and maintain normal file usability.
Features
- Encrypts files inside ordinary carrier files like photos, videos, or audio so they still open normally until unlocked.
- Auto-locks the vault after five minutes of inactivity for security.
Integrations
- Works with standard media players like QuickTime, VLC, and Finder preview to play carrier files normally.
Platforms & data export
- Available for Mac as a standalone app distributed through the Mac App Store.
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A practical workflow
- Pick a carrier file such as a video, photo, or audio file to embed the encrypted vault inside it.
- Drop files or folders into the vault; files are encrypted before being written into the carrier file.
- Open the vault in Subfile by typing the password to browse and manage the encrypted files.
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