Desktop App Documentation
Complete guide to installing and using the anonym.legal Desktop App on Windows. Manage files, presets, and encryption keys — all in a native desktop experience.
Documentation Sections
Getting Started
Install the app, create your vault, and process your first document in 5 steps.
Read guideFeatures & Workflow
Complete workflow: presets, encryption keys, history, and deanonymization.
Explore featuresSecurity & Privacy
Vault encryption, data flow, and what we store — and what we never do.
Learn moreTroubleshooting & FAQ
Common issues, error messages, and frequently asked questions.
Get helpFeature Overview
See all Desktop App features and capabilities on the product page.
View pageDownloads
Windows Installer, MSI, and Portable versions.
Download pageQuick Reference
File Formats
- PDF (read + write, 50 MB)
- DOCX (read + write, 30 MB)
- XLSX (read, CSV out)
- + TXT, CSV, JSON, XML
Languages
- 48 UI languages
- 48 detection languages
- English fallback
- Switch per document
Vault Encryption
- AES-256-GCM cipher
- Argon2id key derivation
- 24-word BIP39 phrase
- PIN for quick unlock
History
- Stored locally only
- Accessible offline
- One-click copy
- Re-identify from history
Auto-Updates
- Checks on startup
- Cryptographically signed
- Downloads in background
- One-click install
Performance
- 3x faster than browser
- Native Rust API layer
- Smart file chunking
- Low memory footprint
Portable Mode
- No installation needed
- Run from USB drive
- Works on restricted PCs
- Windows x64 only
Built-in Help
- Press F1 anywhere
- Searchable docs
- Contextual guides
- FAQ & troubleshooting