SafeBox 🔒

A powerful, open-source file encryption/decryption tool with a user-friendly GUI.

SafeBox is a secure, easy-to-use application that allows you to encrypt and decrypt files using AES encryption. Protect your sensitive data with a custom password and enjoy features like metadata preservation and a modern interface. Built by S4D0X, SafeBox is free, open-source, and designed for both casual users and security enthusiasts.

✨ Features

• Secure Encryption: Encrypt files with AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) using a user-defined password.
• Password Confirmation: Confirm your encryption password to avoid typos, ensuring secure file access.
• Show Password Option: Toggle password visibility for easy verification during encryption.
• Metadata Preservation: Store and retrieve original filenames for seamless decryption.
• User-Friendly GUI: Intuitive interface with tabs for Encrypt, Decrypt, and About.
• Color-Coded Feedback: Status messages display in green for success ([+]) and red for errors ([-]).
• Cross-Platform Source: Run from source on Windows, macOS, or Linux (installer for Windows only).
• Open-Source: Free to use, modify, and distribute under the MIT License.

📋 Requirements

For End-Users (Windows Installer)

• Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit).
• 100 MB free disk space for installation.
• No additional software required (all dependencies included).

For Developers (Running from Source)

• Python 3.8 or later.
• Required Python packages:
  • pyAesCrypt (for encryption/decryption).
• Development tools (optional, for building installer):
  • PyInstaller (for bundling).
  • NSIS (for creating the Windows installer).

🚀 Installation

For End-Users (Windows)

1. Download the Installer:
   • Visit the Releases page and download SafeBoxInstaller.exe (version 1.1.1).
2. Run the Installer:
   • Double-click SafeBoxInstaller.exe.
   • Follow the wizard to install SafeBox to C:\Program Files\SafeBox (or a custom directory).
   • Admin privileges may be required.
3. Launch SafeBox:
   • Open from Start Menu > SafeBox > SafeBox.
   • The app is ready to use with no additional setup.

For Developers (Running from Source)

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/s4d0x-dev/safebox.git
   cd safebox

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment (recommended):

   python -m venv venv
   .\venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows
   # or: source venv/bin/activate  # macOS/Linux

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install pyAesCrypt

4. Run the App:

   python gui.py

🛠️ Usage

SafeBox provides a simple GUI with three tabs: Encrypt, Decrypt, and About.

Encrypt Tab

1. Select Input File: Click “Browse” to choose a file to encrypt.
2. Enter Password: Type your encryption password.
3. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to verify (prevents typos).
4. Show Password: Check to view passwords in plain text (optional).
5. Specify Output File: Click “Browse” to set the output (.ssb file).
6. Encrypt: Click the “Encrypt” button. Success shows as [+] File Encrypted as: ... (green).

Decrypt Tab

1. Select Input File: Browse for a .ssb file (encrypted with SafeBox).
2. Enter Password: Type the decryption password.
3. Output Options:
   • Check “Use original filename from metadata” to save to the original filename in a chosen directory (defaults to input file’s directory).
   • Uncheck to specify a custom output file.
4. Decrypt: Click “Decrypt”. Success shows as [+] Decrypted to: ... (green).

About Tab

• View SafeBox version (1.1.1), description, and author details.
• Contact S4D0X via:
  • GitHub: github.com/s4d0x-dev/safebox
  • Email: faredba@outlook.com
  • Facebook: facebook.com/fared.baktashabdaly.1

🖼️ Screenshots

Coming soon! Check back for GUI screenshots showcasing the Encrypt and Decrypt tabs.

🛡️ Security Notes

• Password Safety: Choose strong passwords and store them securely. SafeBox does not store or recover passwords.
• File Integrity: Ensure encrypted (.ssb) files are not modified, as this may prevent decryption.
• Backup: Always back up important files before encryption.

🧑‍💻 Contributing

We welcome contributions to SafeBox! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository: github.com/s4d0x-dev/safebox.
2. Create a branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature

3. Make changes and commit:

   git commit -m "Add your feature"

4. Push and create a pull request:

   git push origin feature/your-feature

5. Open a pull request on GitHub.

Please follow the Code of Conduct and report issues via GitHub Issues.

🔨 Building the Installer

To build the Windows installer from source:

1. Install Build Tools:

   pip install pyinstaller

   Download and install NSIS from nsis.sourceforge.net.
2. Bundle with PyInstaller:

   pyinstaller --onedir --windowed --name SafeBox --add-data "modules;modules" --icon icon2.ico gui.py

3. Create Installer with NSIS:
   • Save SafeBoxInstaller.nsi (provided in the repository).
   • Compile:

     makensis SafeBoxInstaller.nsi

4. Output: SafeBoxInstaller.exe is ready for distribution.

📜 License

SafeBox is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Built with Python, Tkinter, and pyAesCrypt.
• Thanks to the open-source community for inspiration and tools.

📬 Contact

For questions, suggestions, or issues:

• GitHub Issues: github.com/s4d0x-dev/safebox/issues
• Email: faredba@outlook.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/fared.baktashabdaly.1

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SafeBox: Protect your files with confidence. Built by S4D0X.