title: Most secure way to encode php files
body: <p>I came across many ways and countless number of applications to encode php files, as in zend encoder and iconcube, as well as applications like php lockit.</p>
  
  <p>my question is, what is the most effective way to ensure my encoded files wont be decoded.</p>
  
  <p>the following criteria are a plus:
  no need for extra plugins for php.
  lightweight and no extensive resource power during decryption
  free and easy to use
  encoding via windows platform (i do not wish to encode files in the main server)</p>