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LibreVault

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What LibreVault is

LibreVault is a free, open-source Android media vault for hiding and managing private images and videos. Users can add media, preview it inside the vault, restore it, or delete it. System biometrics and a configurable lock timeout control access. Media encryption and decryption happen locally on the device, while Android Keystore protects the base encryption key. The project says media and encryption keys never leave the device, and release information says metadata is not sent off-device. LibreVault is distributed under the GNU GPL v3 and is available as an APK through GitHub Releases; it is not yet on Google Play. Android 8.0 (API 26) is the minimum listed version. The project identifies version 1.1.0-alpha01 as experimental alpha software, warning that bugs, missing features, and breaking changes may occur. Media organization is limited, and backup or export functionality is unavailable. The project also says LibreVault is not a replacement for full device encryption. It is built with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Material 3.

Who it suits

LibreVault suits Android users who want an open-source local vault for private images and videos. It is aimed at users comfortable installing an APK and accepting alpha software limitations.

Good to know, and what to watch

  • Encrypts media locally on the device
  • Uses Android Keystore for the base key
  • Supports biometrics and lock timeouts
  • Media and keys stay on-device
  • Free under the GNU GPL v3
  • Experimental alpha software
  • No backup or export functionality
  • Limited media organization
  • Not available on Google Play

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The verdict

LibreVault provides local media protection with on-device encryption, biometric access, and no stated off-device media or key transfer. Its alpha status, limited organization, missing backup and export, and APK-only distribution should be considered before relying on it.

What the maker publishes

Alpha status
The README identifies version 1.1.0-alpha01 and warns that bugs, missing features, and breaking changes are possible. source
App lock
The app supports system biometrics and a configurable lock timeout. source
Availability
The project provides an APK through GitHub Releases and says it is not yet available on Google Play. source
Encryption
Media is encrypted and decrypted locally on-device, and the base encryption key is protected using Android Keystore. source
License
LibreVault is licensed under the GNU GPL v3. source
Limitations
The release notes say media organization is limited and backup or export functionality is not yet available. source
Media tools
Users can add, preview, restore, and delete images and videos in the vault. source
Minimum Android version
The README lists Android 8.0 (API 26) as the minimum SDK. source
Privacy
The project says media and encryption keys never leave the device; the release page also says metadata is not sent off-device. source
Purpose
LibreVault is an open-source Android media vault for securely hiding, previewing, restoring, and managing private images and videos. source
Security caveat
The project says LibreVault is experimental alpha software and is not a replacement for full device encryption. source
Support
The project directs users to report bugs and feedback through GitHub Issues. source
Technology
The Android app is built with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Material 3. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 11 Oct 2026.