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ShredIt
What ShredIt is
ShredIt is a data-erasure app that overwrites files, folders, deleted data, free space, and entire drives. It can also erase external drives, USB flash drives, and CD-RWs, including when you are preparing a computer or storage device for sale or recycling. You can configure the overwrite pattern and number of passes, with optional DoD 5220, DoE, NSA, and Gutmann standards. On Windows, DoD 5220 Clear is enabled by default. Safety tools include a confirmation before shredding, Safe Place, and Don’t Panic for free-space erasure or disk wiping. Add items by dragging and dropping them or choosing them from a menu; a progress bar shows the operation’s progress.
ShredIt is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. The maker’s download page lists ShredIt X v7.0.1 and ShredIt for Windows v6.0.0. 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. The Windows software is described as compatible with the latest Windows OS and backward-compatible to Windows 95. The free trial deletes files and folders; the full version shreds them. Windows and Mac plans each cost $24.95, paid once. Manuals, FAQs, tutorials, and email support are available.
Who it suits
ShredIt suits people who want to overwrite confidential files during regular cleanup or erase drives before selling or recycling a computer. It is also an option for people who need to erase removable media such as USB flash drives or CD-RWs.
What it does well
- Erases files, deleted data, free space, drives, and removable media.
- Lets users configure overwrite patterns and overwrite counts.
- Offers DoD 5220, DoE, NSA, and Gutmann standards.
- Includes Confirm before Shred, Safe Place, and Don’t Panic.
- Supports drag-and-drop selection and shows a progress bar.
- Provides manuals, FAQs, tutorials, and email product support.
What to know first
- The free trial deletes files and folders instead of shredding them.
- Windows and Mac plans each cost $24.95, paid once.
- The listed Mac compatibility covers specified OS X and macOS versions.
Limits
The free trial deletes files and folders rather than shredding them. The listed Windows and Mac plans each cost $24.95, paid once.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ShredIt for Windows | Windows app; free trial available | $24.95, paid once |
| ShredIt X for Mac | Single Mac app; free trial available | $24.95, paid once |
As mireth.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://mireth.com/shredit/.
- Choose the Windows or Mac plan for $24.95, paid once.
- Use the maker’s free trial if you want to try the app first.
- Download ShredIt for Windows or ShredIt X for Mac from the download page.
- Add items by drag and drop or select them from a menu.
- Configure the overwrite pattern and number of overwrites before starting an erase.
Verdict
Choose ShredIt if you need configurable overwriting for files, free space, drives, or removable media, with safety controls and a free trial. Look elsewhere if you need the trial itself to shred files and folders, since the trial only deletes them.
Questions
How much does ShredIt cost?
ShredIt for Windows and ShredIt X for Mac each cost $24.95, paid once.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan, but the maker offers a free trial. In the trial, files and folders are deleted rather than shredded.
Which platforms does ShredIt support?
It is listed for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
What can ShredIt erase?
It can erase files, folders, deleted data, free space, hard drives, external drives, USB flash drives, and CD-RWs.
Which overwrite standards are available?
Optional standards include DoD 5220, DoE, NSA, and Gutmann. DoD 5220 Clear is enabled by default on Windows.
What support does the maker provide?
The maker provides manuals, FAQs, tutorials, and email product support at [email protected].
Facts from ShredIt's own pages
- Current downloads
- The download page lists ShredIt X v7.0.1 and ShredIt for Windows v6.0.0. · mireth.com, 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. · mireth.com, 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. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- 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. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Overwrite controls
- Users can configure the overwrite pattern and number of overwrites. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Overwrite standards
- Optional standards include DoD 5220, DoE, NSA, and Gutmann; DoD 5220 Clear is enabled by default on Windows. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The maker lists ShredIt versions for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android, with mobile versions provided with BurningThumb Studios. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ShredIt securely erases files, free space, and hard drives by overwriting data. · mireth.com, 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. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security detail
- The Windows FAQ says the default overwrite pattern and default overwrite count are proprietary. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides manuals, FAQs, tutorials, and product support by email at [email protected]. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a free trial; its demo comparison says the trial deletes files and folders, while the full version shreds them. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker describes ShredIt for ongoing removal of confidential files and erasing drives before selling or recycling a computer. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The download page describes Windows software as compatible with the latest Windows OS and backward-compatible to Windows 95. · mireth.com, 8 Oct 2026
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