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EraserBleachBit
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later; no payment or registration required…

Windows Windows, Linux, Command line
  • Securely erases individual files
  • Wipes free space to remove traces of earlier deletions
  • Preview lists every file before deletion; secure deletion (shredding) and free-space wiping are available
  • Command line interface for scripting and automation, and custom cleaners via CleanerML
  • Windows only
  • Erased data cannot be recovered, so mistakes are permanent
  • Windows and Linux only; macOS support is described as experimental with limited features
  • Windows installer targets Windows 10 and 11; older Windows needs the 'Older Versions' downloads
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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