File Shredder
File Shredder overwrites files and folders before deleting them to help reduce recovery risk. Use it before selling, sharing, recycling, or disposing of a device.
Tip: Close any apps using the file first, and double-check what you select. Shredding is intended to be permanent. Results can vary across storage types, especially SSDs because of wear levelling and caching.
About File Shredder
File Shredder is a security tool for overwriting selected files or folders before deletion. It is intended to reduce the chance of casual file recovery after deletion.
How to use File Shredder
Select the file or folder you want to shred, confirm your choice carefully, then run the shredding process. Make sure no other app is currently using the selected file.
What you can use File Shredder for
File Shredder can be useful before selling, sharing, recycling, or disposing of a device, or when removing files that contain private documents, screenshots, exports, or sensitive working material.
Tips for using File Shredder
Shredding is intended to be permanent, so double-check the selection first. On SSDs and some modern storage systems, overwriting behaviour can vary because of wear levelling, caching, and system backups.
File Shredder FAQ
Is shredding the same as normal deletion?
No. Shredding is intended to overwrite data before deletion, while normal deletion may only remove the file reference.
Does shredding always prevent recovery?
No method can be promised for every storage type. SSDs, backups, sync folders, and caches can affect recovery risk.