FileShot.io — practical zero-knowledge file sharing (client-side AES-256-GCM)

Author: FileShotCreated Mar 3, 2026Updated Mar 6, 2026

FileShot.io is a live example of zero-knowledge architecture in a file sharing context — files are encrypted with AES-256-GCM in the browser before upload, using the Web Crypto API. The server truly never sees plaintext.

Could be useful in the "Encryption" or "Tools" sections as a reference implementation or practical tool:

Source: paragonie/awesome-appsec