# Files Vault

## 📚 What is a file vault ?

The file vault lets you view and manage all the files that have been uploaded by the respondent using the [upload answer type](/form-management/form-designer/questions/question-types/advanced-types/file-upload.md).

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Files can be downloaded by clicking on the filename of your choice. You may also **Download all** the files as one single compressed zip file. The files inside the zip are grouped within separate folders based on the respondent id and sub folders based on the file upload answer id. 

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Deleting a file cannot be reversed.
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##  🔒 Encrypted files

If you your files [data classification](/data-encryption/data-classification.md) has been set to [encrypt ](/data-encryption/file-upload-encryption.md)the respondent answers you may decrypt them using the lock icon and your private key.  

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Files will be downloaded as PGP encrypted files if you don't enter any key and you may decrypt locally on your machine using your private key and any free PGP decryption tool available on the market.
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