The Ultimate FREE Encrypted Gallery for Windows

Hide and protect your photos, videos, and audio files with military-grade AES-256 encryption. 100% offline, open source, and completely free.

33+
File Formats
AES-256
Encryption
100%
Free & Open
7K Vault
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Your Media, Your Privacy

Why Choose 7K Vault?

The most powerful free encrypted gallery for Windows

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Military-Grade Security

AES-256 encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation (100,000 iterations). Your files are protected by the same encryption used by governments.

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33+ File Formats

Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, HEIC), Videos (MP4, AVI, MKV), Audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC) - even iPhone HEIC photos!

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Built-in Media Player

VLC-powered video player with audio support. Watch videos directly in the vault with keyboard shortcuts and fullscreen mode.

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Smart Organization

Create custom folders and albums. Move media between folders. Folder-aware navigation. Keep everything organized.

Auto-Import Folder

Drop files into a special folder and they're automatically encrypted! Background monitoring watches for new files.

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100% Private

No internet required. No telemetry. No cloud. Everything stays on YOUR computer. Open source - audit the code yourself!

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AutoPlay & Shuffle

Slideshow mode with AutoPlay. Shuffle through your media randomly. Perfect for viewing large collections.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Arrow keys to navigate. Space to play/pause. F for fullscreen. J/L to skip ±10s. Designed for power users.

How It Works

Get started in 3 easy steps

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Download & Install

Download the free installer or run from source code. No registration, no account needed.

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Create Password

Set a strong master password. This encrypts your vault with AES-256. Remember it well!

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Add Your Media

Import files, folders, or use auto-import. Your media is instantly encrypted and hidden.

Download 7K Vault

Choose your preferred installation method

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Windows Installer

One-click download for Windows 10/11

⬇️ Download 7K Vault Recommended • ~50MB • Instant download
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Source Code (ZIP)

Run from Python source code

📥 Download ZIP Requires Python 3.8+
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For Developers

Clone repository or view all releases

git clone https://github.com/kunu2009/7kvault.git
All Versions View changelog & older releases

System Requirements

  • ✅ Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • ✅ Python 3.8 or higher (for source version)
  • ✅ VLC Media Player (for video playback)
  • ✅ 100 MB free disk space (plus space for your media)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7K Vault really free?

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Yes! 7K Vault is 100% free and open source under the MIT license. No hidden costs, no premium features, no subscriptions. Everything is free forever.

How secure is the encryption?

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7K Vault uses AES-256 encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation (100,000 iterations). This is military-grade encryption used by governments and banks. Your password is never stored - only a SHA-256 hash is kept.

What happens if I forget my password?

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Unfortunately, your files cannot be recovered without the password. This is by design for maximum security. We recommend using a password manager or writing down your password in a safe place.

Does it work offline?

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Yes! 7K Vault works 100% offline. No internet connection required. No data is sent to any servers. Everything stays on your computer.

Can I use it on multiple computers?

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Yes! Copy the .secure_vault folder to another computer and use the same password. You can also sync it via external drives or cloud storage (though we recommend encrypted cloud storage).

What file formats are supported?

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33+ formats: Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF, ICO), Videos (MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, WebM, FLV, M4V, WMV, 3GP, MPEG, VOB, OGV), Audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AAC, OGG, WMA, OPUS).

Is there a mobile version?

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Currently 7K Vault is Windows-only. Mobile versions (Android/iOS) may come in the future. Follow the GitHub repo for updates!

Can I contribute to the project?

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Absolutely! 7K Vault is open source. Report bugs, suggest features, or submit pull requests on GitHub. All contributions are welcome!

Ready to Protect Your Privacy?

Join thousands of users who trust 7K Vault to keep their media safe

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Free Forever • Open Source • No Registration Required