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Visit the Chrome Web Store and search for "File Shredder" or click the "Add to Chrome" button on our website. The installation takes just a few seconds.

Yes! File Shredder is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium features. All functionality is available to everyone.

Files are stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB. They never leave your device and we have no access to them.

No. Once you uninstall File Shredder, the fragmented files become inaccessible. Always download important files before uninstalling.

Yes! File Shredder creates encrypted fragments but does NOT delete your original files. For complete security, you must manually delete the original files after shredding and empty your trash/recycle bin.

File Shredder supports all file types for shredding. The built-in viewer supports common formats like images, videos, PDFs, and text files.

No! With Chrome's unlimited storage permission, you can shred files of any size, limited only by your device's available storage.

Very secure. Files are fragmented with random chunk sizes, shuffled order, and optional padding. Without the extension, reconstruction is virtually impossible.

Yes! File Shredder works entirely offline. No internet connection is required for any functionality.