Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
SysTools File Shredder
- 1Runs onMac, Windows
- 2Costsfree trial
- 3Free-space shreddingYes
- 4Folder shreddingYes
- 5Shredding standardsgutmann
- 6Windows supportYes
- 7macOS supportYes
- 8Linux supportNo
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: systoolsgroup.com
Overview
SysTools File Shredder is ranked #2 of 26 in secure file shredding software on Specifiction. It runs on macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.
Compared on secure file shredding software
- Free plan
- Nosystoolsgroup.com
- Paid from
- 29 one-timesystoolsgroup.com
- Free-space shredding
- Yessystoolsgroup.com
- Folder shredding
- Yessystoolsgroup.com
- Shredding standards
- gutmannsystoolsgroup.com
- Windows support
- Yessystoolsgroup.com
- macOS support
- Yessystoolsgroup.com
- Linux support
- Nosystoolsgroup.com
Facts
- Purpose
- SysTools File Shredder overwrites selected files or folders to prevent their recovery.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Algorithms
- The page lists Zero, Random, Wipe Simple, DoD, HMG IS5, Gutmann, GOST-R, and NATO erasure methods.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- File and system cleanup
- It can select files or folders and clear caches, logs, temporary files, and browsing history.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Storage
- The product page lists HDD, SSD, SATA, PATA, NVMe, USB drives, memory cards, and other storage devices.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Reports
- The page says the software generates file destruction reports for compliance.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Standards
- The page says the software follows practices including DoD 5220.22-M and NIST 800-88, and claims compliance with 16+ global data security standards.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Performance claim
- SysTools claims the software shreds a 1 GB file in 40 seconds using the Gutmann algorithm.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The page lists support for Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit and 32-bit, and macOS.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Demo limits
- The vendor’s related Data Wipe page says its demo processes up to 10 files of up to 5 MB each in folder mode; the Windows demo also cannot wipe HDD, SSD, or USB drives.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Encrypted drives
- The vendor says encrypted drives must first be unlocked or decrypted in the operating system before files can be shredded.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Network and NAS limit
- The vendor says mapped network or NAS locations may be treated like folders, but physical-media overwriting may be less dependable because of SMB/NFS behavior and NAS structure.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The vendor describes the product as intended for individuals and organizations handling private documents, financial records, personal data, or proprietary business information.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Company
- SysTools says it was established in 2007 and provides software and services for data recovery, migration, backup, conversion, and related needs.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Items erased
- It can shred selected files and folders and clear caches, logs, temporary files, and browsing history.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Erasure methods
- Listed methods include Zero, Random, DoD, British HMG IS5, Gutmann, GOST-R, and NATO standards, with pass counts specified for each.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Storage support
- The page lists HDD, SSD, SATA, PATA, NVMe, USB drives, memory cards, and other devices as supported storage.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The product page lists Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit, and macOS.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The specifications list 4 GB recommended RAM for Windows and Mac, plus at least 100 MB disk space for Windows and 200 MB for Mac.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Network storage limit
- Mapped network or NAS volumes may be treated like local folders, but the maker cautions physical overwriting can be less dependable on some NAS devices.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Company certifications
- SysTools says it holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certifications.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Company history
- SysTools says it was established in 2007 and has more than 18 years of experience.systoolsgroup.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2007systoolsgroup.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Delhi, Indiasystoolsgroup.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- systoolsgroup.com/updates/file-shredder/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- systoolsgroup.com/data-wipe/· checked 3 Oct 2026
- systoolsgroup.com/about-us.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
- systoolsgroup.com/file-shredder.html· checked 28 Sept 2026