Cryptomator 1.17.0: Windows, say "Hello"!

With the new update to version 1.17.0, Cryptomator becomes even better — more stable, more compatible, and more user-friendly. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the most exciting new features and explain why this upgrade is worth it.

What’s New?

Windows Hello Integration

Starting now, you can unlock your vaults on Windows using Windows Hello — whether via facial recognition, fingerprint, or PIN. Added security meets maximum convenience. Once again, big thanks to Ralph (purejava on GitHub) for contributing to this feature!

Double-Click to Unlock Vaults

You can now unlock your vaults by simply double-clicking the vault.cryptomator file — no need to open the app interface first. This makes accessing frequently used vaults even easier.

Updated Graphical Framework: JavaFX 24

Under the hood, Cryptomator’s graphical foundation has been updated to JavaFX 24. This not only brings greater stability but also improves compatibility with modern systems.

What’s Fixed?

WinFsp Update: Blue Screen on Windows Resolved

One of the most important updates concerns the WinFsp driver, which Cryptomator uses to mount vaults. The update to the latest version fixes a critical bug that, in combination with certain Trend Micro security products, could cause a blue screen.

Legacy Vaults Can Be Imported Again

A pesky bug has been squashed: Importing legacy vaults now works smoothly again. So if you have older backups, you can now restore them without any issues in this version.

You can find all the other changes in the changelog on GitHub!

And what about Windows ARM?

Unfortunately, the native ARM app for Windows must be postponed due to a bug in the JDK framework. We are working on a fix but cannot announce a release date yet.

Update Now!

Cryptomator 1.17.0 is available as usual via our download page. We highly recommend updating.

As always, we look forward to your feedback — whether on GitHub, Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, or in our support forum.