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ShredIt erases files, free space, and drives by overwriting data.

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Score
6.9
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What ShredIt is

ShredIt erases files, free space, and drives by overwriting data. It can handle files and folders, deleted data, hard drives, external drives, USB flash drives, and CD-RWs. Users can set the overwrite pattern and number of overwrites; optional standards include DoD 5220, DoE, NSA, and Gutmann. On Windows, DoD 5220 Clear is enabled by default. Safety features include a confirmation before shredding, Safe Place, and Don’t Panic for free-space erasure or disk wiping. Items can be dragged into the app or selected from a menu, and a progress bar shows the operation. ShredIt is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. ShredIt for Windows and ShredIt X for Mac each cost $24.95, paid once, and a free trial is available. In the trial, files and folders are deleted rather than shredded. The download page lists ShredIt X v7.0.1 and ShredIt for Windows v6.0.0. The maker provides manuals, FAQs, tutorials, and email product support.

Good

  • Handles files, free space, and whole drives
  • Supports external drives and USB flash drives
  • Offers configurable overwrite patterns and counts
  • Includes confirmation and Safe Place features

Watch out

  • No free plan
  • Trial deletes files and folders rather than shredding them
  • Mac compatibility lists older operating-system versions

Who it suits

ShredIt suits people removing confidential files or erasing drives before selling or recycling a computer. It is also listed for removable media such as USB flash drives and CD-RWs.

Verdict

ShredIt offers several overwrite targets and safety controls, with a free trial for evaluation. Note that the trial only deletes files and folders; the listed Windows and Mac purchases each cost $24.95, paid once.

Plans and prices

From ShredIt's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
ShredIt for Windows$24.95, paid onceWindows app; free trial available
ShredIt X for Mac$24.95, paid onceSingle Mac app; free trial available

The facts

Each one read from ShredIt's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Current downloads
The download page lists ShredIt X v7.0.1 and ShredIt for Windows v6.0.0.checked 8 Oct 2026
Ease of use
Users can drag and drop items or select them from a menu, and the app displays a progress bar.checked 8 Oct 2026
Erase targets
It can shred files and folders, deleted data, free space, hard drives, external drives, USB flash drives, and CD-RWs.checked 8 Oct 2026
Overwrite controls
Users can configure the overwrite pattern and number of overwrites.checked 8 Oct 2026
Overwrite standards
Optional standards include DoD 5220, DoE, NSA, and Gutmann; DoD 5220 Clear is enabled by default on Windows.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
ShredIt securely erases files, free space, and hard drives by overwriting data.checked 8 Oct 2026
Safety features
Safety features include Confirm before Shred, Safe Place, and a Don’t Panic free-space erase or disk-wiping feature.checked 8 Oct 2026
Security detail
The Windows FAQ says the default overwrite pattern and default overwrite count are proprietary.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides manuals, FAQs, tutorials, and product support by email at [email protected].checked 8 Oct 2026
Use cases
The maker describes ShredIt for ongoing removal of confidential files and erasing drives before selling or recycling a computer.checked 8 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Mac requirements
ShredIt X lists compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6–10.11 and macOS 10.13–10.15, and says it is compatible with macOS 11 and 12.checked 8 Oct 2026
Platforms
The maker lists ShredIt versions for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, with mobile versions provided with BurningThumb Studios.checked 8 Oct 2026
Windows requirements
The download page describes Windows software as compatible with the latest Windows OS and backward-compatible to Windows 95.checked 8 Oct 2026

Money

Trial
The maker offers a free trial; its demo comparison says the trial deletes files and folders, while the full version shreds them.checked 8 Oct 2026

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