Cryptography

PGP decrypt and verify

Decrypt an inline-signed PGP message and verify the embedded signature in one step.

Also known as: OpenPGP decrypt + verify.

100% offline · macOS, Windows & Linux · free for personal use

PGP decrypt and verify running in Hexkit

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What it does

PGP decrypt and verify is one of 55 tools in Hexkit, a desktop developer toolbox that runs entirely on your own machine. Decrypt an inline-signed PGP message and verify the embedded signature in one step.

Because Hexkit is a native app rather than a web page, anything you paste into the pgp decrypt and verify stays local — there are no uploads, no accounts and no telemetry. You can handle keys, signatures and encrypted messages even with the network turned off, which makes it safe for tokens, keys and production data.

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How to use PGP decrypt and verify

  1. 1

    Open Hexkit and select "PGP decrypt and verify", or press the command-palette key and start typing its name.

  2. 2

    Paste your keys and message. Decrypt an inline-signed PGP message and verify the embedded signature in one step.

  3. 3

    Read or copy the result. Everything is computed locally by Hexkit's Rust core, so nothing is ever uploaded.

Tip: the command palette opens any tool in one keystroke.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PGP decrypt and verify free?
Yes. PGP decrypt and verify is part of Hexkit, which is free for personal and non-commercial use on macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does PGP decrypt and verify work offline?
Completely. Hexkit runs every tool locally with no network access, so PGP decrypt and verify works on a plane or an air-gapped machine.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Hexkit makes no network calls and has no telemetry — whatever you paste stays on your computer.

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Use PGP decrypt and verify without sending your data anywhere.

PGP decrypt and verify ships inside Hexkit — a free, offline developer toolbox for macOS, Windows and Linux. No account, no uploads.