AFP File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .afp
File Type FileProtector Encrypted File
Description A file encrypted by the FileProtector software, securing the content with a password.
Encryption Yes, using a proprietary algorithm
Password Protection Yes
FileProtector Version Compatibility Works with all versions of FileProtector
Operating System Compatibility Windows
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary Format Yes
Can be converted to other formats No, due to encryption
File Integrity Check Yes, with built-in checksum
Encryption Strength High, depending on the password quality
Key Derivation Function PBKDF2
Typical File Size Range Varies based on the content size before encryption
User-specific Encryption Yes, encryption keys are derived from user passwords
Compatibility with Cloud Services Limited, due to encryption. Files must be decrypted before use on cloud platforms.
Drag and Drop Encryption Support Yes, in FileProtector application
Can contain multiple files Yes, via containerization before encryption
Software Required for Opening FileProtector software
Primary Use Case Securing sensitive files with encryption for storage or transmission