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File Shredder
What it is
File Shredder is a free Windows desktop application for deleting unwanted files by overwriting them with random binary data multiple times. Users can choose among five shredding algorithms of increasing strength and queue files or folders, including their contents and subfolders. Its integrated Disk Wiper shreds unused disk space. An optional setting adds secure deletion, queueing, and launch commands to Windows Explorer's right-click menu. The program is released under the GNU/GPL General Public License and is free for personal and commercial use. The help page lists Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 as supported systems. The maker says the program is not intended to shred entire disk volumes and cannot provide support for it. Shredding is permanent and cannot be undone, so users should verify files before starting. The home page lists version 2.50 and a file size of 2.33 MB.
For and against
For
- Offers five shredding algorithms.
- Can queue folders, including contents and subfolders.
- Disk Wiper shreds unused disk space.
- Free for personal and commercial use.
Against
- Not intended for shredding entire disk volumes.
- Shredding is permanent and cannot be undone.
- Maker says it cannot provide support.
- Listed systems end at Windows 10.
The verdict
File Shredder provides file and free-space shredding for listed Windows systems, but it is not meant for whole-drive wiping. Confirm selections carefully because shredding cannot be undone.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want to permanently remove selected files or folders, or wipe unused disk space. Users who need whole-volume shredding or maker-provided support should note those stated limits.
Plans and prices
Free
Five shredding algorithms · File and folder shredding · Free-space wiping · GNU/GPL licensed
Read 20 Sep 2026 · fileshredder.org
File Shredder
Free for personal and commercial use · Windows desktop application
Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
On the record
- Algorithms
- Users can choose among five shredding algorithms of increasing strength.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Destructive operation
- The help page warns that shredding files is permanent and cannot be undone.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- File and folder queue
- Users can add files and folders, including folder contents and subfolders, to a shredding queue.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Free space wiping
- The integrated Disk Wiper shreds unused disk space.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- License
- The program is released under the GNU/GPL General Public License and is free for personal and commercial use.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Overwrite method
- The site says shredding rewrites files with random binary data multiple times.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- File Shredder is a free desktop application for shredding unwanted files beyond recovery.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says it cannot provide support for File Shredder.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The help page lists Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Version
- The home page lists Fileversion 2.50 and a filesize of 2.33 mb.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Whole-drive limit
- The maker says File Shredder is not intended to shred entire disk volumes.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Windows integration
- An optional setting adds secure deletion, queueing, and launch commands to Windows Explorer’s right-click menu.fileshredder.org · read 3 Oct 2026
