Your Private Cloud.
Securely Encrypted.

Store your files with uncompromising security—for personal and professional use. Fully encrypted with AES-256-GCM and a client-side split-key architecture. Developed and operated in Germany.

Benefits Plans

End-to-End Encryption

Secure upload and complete encryption of all files and filenames. Only your key can decrypt your data. Ideal for confidential content.

Organic Structuring

Organize your files with tags instead of rigid folder hierarchies. Combine them flexibly by project, topic, or client, and find everything in seconds.

Curated Features

Store all common file formats—from mobile devices or via drag & drop. Search, delete, and export your data at any time. Securely share selected files via a link.

Managed Darkdrive
(Convenience)

We operate your Darkdrive instance on high-performance servers in an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified data center in Germany. With 1 TB of storage space.

Monthly €25 plus VAT
Subscribe

Total €29.75 incl. 19% VAT per month. Your Darkdrive is usually ready within a few hours. Use your-name.darkdrive.de or your own domain. Cancellable monthly.

Self-Host Darkdrive
(Control)

Use Darkdrive independently on your own webspace. Choose the server location and performance yourself. Includes automatic updates and technical support.

Yearly €99 plus VAT
Buy

Total €117.81 incl. 19% VAT. You receive the Darkdrive web app for one year for one domain or local instance. Compatible with common web servers from PHP 8.1 and ready in one minute.

How Darkdrive Works

Can Darkdrive see my files?
No. Files and filenames are encrypted directly upon upload using AES-256-GCM. Without your password, neither we nor any third party can read the content.
How secure is it really?
Darkdrive uses AES-256-GCM encryption, split-key authentication, CSRF protection, rate limiting, strict Content Security Policies, and automatic memory zeroing. Only in the event of complete, unauthorized server access could data be intercepted during upload or viewing.
What happens if I lose my password?
Your password is the only key to your data. Since it is not stored anywhere—neither in plaintext nor in a derivable form—your files cannot be recovered without it. We therefore recommend creating regular backups using the export function.
What file types can I upload?
Darkdrive supports over 80 file types across nine categories: Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG, AVIF, HEIC, etc.), Audio (MP3, FLAC, OGG, WAV, etc.), Video (MP4, MKV, MOV, WebM, etc.), Documents (PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, ODT, etc.), Archives (ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, etc.), Text and Code (TXT, MD, CSV, JSON, PY, JS, etc.), Fonts, Contacts (VCF), and Design files (PSD, Sketch, Figma, etc.).
What preview features are available?
Images, videos, and audio can be displayed or played directly in the browser. PDFs are opened in the browser, and an encrypted preview of the first page is generated for Office documents. Audio files automatically detect cover images with the same tag and display them as a thumbnail. Automatically generated, encrypted thumbnails appear for all these file types.
How do I use tags?
Tags allow for the thematic organization of files. Multiple tags can be assigned to each file, and the file overview can be filtered by individual tags. Multiple files can be tagged simultaneously using the multi-select feature. Re-entering a tag removes it. All tags are stored encrypted.
Can I share files?
Yes. Individual files can be shared as a decrypted copy via a temporary link. The share can be revoked at any time. The original file remains continuously encrypted—only the shared copy is accessible without a password.
How do I export my files?
Individual files can be downloaded directly from the detail view. For a full export, a ZIP archive containing all files, or files filtered by tag or type, can be downloaded decrypted. You can also use the multi-select feature to export specific individual files in a bundle.
How do I sync my files?
With the separate synchronization tool, files can be automatically synced in both directions. New or changed files are downloaded as a decrypted backup, and files are automatically uploaded and encrypted via an upload folder.
Does Darkdrive work on a smartphone?
Yes. The interface is fully responsive and optimized for mobile browsers. Using the 'Add to Home Screen' function, Darkdrive can be used like a native app.

Darkdrive Light

Your Darkdrive on certified shared servers in Germany. With 100 GB of storage space. Try it free for 14 days.

Monthly €15 plus VAT
Subscribe

Total €17.85 incl. 19% VAT per month. Your Darkdrive is usually ready within a few hours. Use your-name.darkdrive.de. Cancellable monthly.