ShredIt
File eraser
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ShredIt is designed to securely erase files in a variety of ways, using various overwriting patterns. Originally released in 1998, Shredit is capable of erasing files on Mac OS 7 through Mac OS 10.8 and later, as well as Microsoft Windows 95 through Windows 7[2][3][4][5] and later and iOS (sublicensed by Burningthumb Software).[6] Versions of ShredIt are available for 10.6 and later through the macOS App Store; earlier and alternate versions are available through the Mireth website.
Original authorMireth Technology
DeveloperMireth Technology
Initial release1998
Stable release
Shredit 6.0.3
/ July 20, 2012
| ShredIt | |
|---|---|
| Original author | Mireth Technology |
| Developer | Mireth Technology |
| Initial release | 1998 |
| Stable release | Shredit 6.0.3
/ July 20, 2012 |
| Written in | Objective-C, C |
| Operating system | Mac OS 7, Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Windows, iOS[1] |
| Platform | Intel, PowerPC,[1] Apple A4 Apple A5(ARM) |
| Size | 3.5 MB |
| Type | Data erasure |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Shredit Product Page |
Features
- Safeplace
- Shredding by file, by folder or optical media
Overwriting Standards
- DoD 5220 Clear & DoD 5220 Sanitize
- DoE Secure Deletion[7]
- Gutmann 35 Way Overwrite[8]
- CD-RW Erasure[8]
