# Wipedicks

Wipedicks is a Digital Forensics product. It runs on-premises. Pricing is free.

A secure file and drive wiping tool that overwrites data with randomized ASCII characters to prevent data recovery.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Wipedicks?

Wipedicks is a secure file and drive wiping utility that overwrites data with randomized ASCII characters instead of traditional zero-filling methods.

The tool provides functionality to securely delete files, directories, and entire storage devices by overwriting the original data multiple times. Users can specify the number of overwrite rounds to increase security effectiveness.

Key features include:
- File and directory wiping with recursive directory parsing
- Device-level wiping capabilities for complete drive sanitization  
- Configurable number of overwrite rounds for enhanced security
- Free space wiping through large temporary file creation
- Alternative to standard zero-fill wiping methods

The tool operates by replacing original file content with randomized ASCII patterns, making data recovery significantly more difficult compared to simple file deletion. This approach provides data sanitization for sensitive information removal from storage media.

Tags: File Analysis, Security Tools

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Security Operations](https://cybersectools.com/categories/security-operations) · [Digital Forensics](https://cybersectools.com/categories/digital-forensics)
- Deployment: On-Premises
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 134
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

No shortlist covers this product's category yet. The closest is [Best MDR Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-mdr-solutions).

## Wipedicks FAQ

### What is Wipedicks?

Wipedicks is a product in the Digital Forensics category. It covers File Analysis and Security Tools.

### What is the pricing for Wipedicks?

Wipedicks is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/Drewsif/wipedicks/.

### What are alternatives to Wipedicks?

Alternatives to Wipedicks listed on CybersecTools:

1. [ElcomSoft Adv. Lotus Password Recovery](https://cybersectools.com/tools/elcomsoft-adv-lotus-password-recovery) - Instantly recovers passwords from IBM/Lotus SmartSuite documents. (Commercial)
2. [MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer](https://cybersectools.com/tools/mailxaminer-mime-header-analyzer) - Email forensics tool for analyzing MIME header fields across 20+ formats. (Commercial)
3. [Cyacomb](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cyacomb) - Digital forensics tools for detecting CSAM on devices and online platforms. (Commercial)
4. [Sysctl Impex](https://cybersectools.com/tools/sysctl-impex) - Sysctl Impex is a utility tool from Sysctl with limited public documentation. (Commercial)
5. [CaseScan](https://cybersectools.com/tools/casescan) - Finds known and new child abuse material for police and online platforms (Commercial)

Compare all Wipedicks alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/wipedicks](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/wipedicks)

### What deployment and organization size does Wipedicks fit?

Wipedicks is available as on-premises software. It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare Wipedicks with similar solutions

- [Wipedicks vs ElcomSoft Adv. Lotus Password Recovery](https://cybersectools.com/compare/elcomsoft-adv-lotus-password-recovery-vs-wipedicks)
- [Wipedicks vs MailXaminer MIME Header Analyzer](https://cybersectools.com/compare/mailxaminer-mime-header-analyzer-vs-wipedicks)
- [Wipedicks vs Cyacomb](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cyacomb-vs-wipedicks)

All alternatives to Wipedicks: [/alternatives/wipedicks](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/wipedicks)

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