AES File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Format Name AES Crypt Encrypted File
File Extension .aes
Encryption Standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Key Sizes 128, 192, 256 bits
Block Size 128 bits
Mode of Operation Cipher Block Chaining (CBC)
File Signature 41 45 53 in Hex, corresponding to "AES"
MIME Type application/x-aes
Encryption Algorithm Symmetric
Password Protection Yes, required to decrypt
Open-source Yes
Operating System Compatibility Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Developer P. Thierry
Initial Release 2002
Wrapper Format No specific wrapper; contains raw encrypted data
Integrity Check SHA-256 Hash used for verification
Associated Software AES Crypt
Usage Encrypting files for secure storage or transfer
Encryption Speed Dependent on hardware and key size
Decryption Method Requires correct password or key