The program also allows you to modify the attributes of files and view them in several modes. Oddly, although you can create self-decrypting executables, recipients will still need to have Magic File installed on their computer to open files. It doesn't offer to delete the originals either, or include a secure file shredder. In our tests, Magic File successfully encrypted individual files, but couldn't encrypt folders or multiple files. Its security features were surprisingly effective, allowing you to password-protect files and choose from one of five secure algorithms. Magic File's Windows Explorer-like interface is marred by misspelled labels and instructions, but is still fairly easy to comprehend. This application effectively protects files, but it can't encrypt more than one file at a time.
