Linux · Utilities
File Shredder
Permanently delete your files
by Alan Beveridge
Official site: flathub.org
About File Shredder
File Shredder is a file deletion program designed to permanently
remove sensitive files from your computer, enhancing data privacy.
Within a certain limit, it is effective. However, modern SSDs use certain technologies
to extend its lifetime, which has the side effect of ensuring that shredding is never
perfect, and no software can fix that. But shredding significantly increases the
difficulty of data recovery since it requires specialized software and hardware.
How to install File Shredder
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.github.ADBeveridge.Raider
- Open File Shredder once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is File Shredder free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where File Shredder is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install File Shredder from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.ADBeveridge.Raider. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is File Shredder safe?
File Shredder downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
