/File-Encryption-and-Decryption

This Python program includes two scripts, 📜 encrypt.py and 📜 decrypt.py, designed for encrypting and decrypting text files using the Fernet encryption scheme from the cryptography library.

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🔒 File Encryption and Decryption 🔓

This Python program includes two scripts, 📜 encrypt.py and 📜 decrypt.py, designed for encrypting and decrypting text files using the Fernet encryption scheme from the cryptography library.

How it Works 🛠️

encrypt.py 🌐

The encrypt.py script follows these steps:

  1. Gets the current directory.
  2. Identifies all text files (files with a '.txt' extension) in the directory.
  3. Generates a Fernet key.
  4. Writes the key to a file named key.key.
  5. Encrypts the content of each text file using the generated key.

decrypt.py 🔓

The decrypt.py script follows these steps:

  1. Gets the current directory.
  2. Identifies all encrypted text files in the directory (files with a '.txt' extension).
  3. Reads the Fernet key from the key.key file.
  4. Decrypts the content of each encrypted text file using the stored key.

Requirements 📋

  • Python
  • cryptography library

Install the required library using:

pip install cryptography

Contribution 🤝

Feel free to contribute to the project by opening issues or submitting pull requests. Follow the guidelines outlined in CONTRIBUTING.md.

How to Run ▶️

Encryption 🔐

Run the encryption script using a Python interpreter:

python encrypt.py

Decryption 🔓

Run the decryption script using a Python interpreter:

python decrypt.py

Key Storage 🗝️

The encryption key is generated and stored in a file named key.key during the encryption process. This key file is crucial for decryption. Ensure its security and do not share it with encrypted files.

Important Security Information ⚠️

  • Keep the encryption key (key.key) secure.
  • Do not share the key or store it with the encrypted files.
  • Losing the key will result in permanent data loss as decryption will not be possible.

Caution: Use this encryption method responsibly, and always keep a secure backup of your key.

License 📄

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Disclaimer: This program is for educational purposes and should be used responsibly. The developers are not responsible for any misuse or data loss resulting from the use of this software.