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Image Steganography Tool


🕵️‍♂️ Image Steganography Tool

Description


Image Steganography

Introduction

The Image Steganography tool allows users to hide secret text messages inside an image without visibly altering the image. This technique ensures secure and discreet communication using digital media.

Key Concepts:

- Steganography is the practice of concealing information within another file, message, or image. - Unlike encryption, which protects data content, steganography hides the fact that communication is taking place.

Features:

- Upload an image (PNG or BMP supported). - Input a secret message to embed within the image. - Download the image with hidden data. - Extract the hidden message using the same tool. - Optionally add a password to secure access to hidden content.

How It Works:

- Uses Least Significant Bit (LSB) steganography technique to embed text into pixel values of the image. - The human eye cannot detect changes in the image, making the message invisible. - During extraction, the tool reads the embedded bits to reconstruct the original message.

Supported Formats:

- Input Image: PNG, BMP - Output Image: PNG (to preserve quality and data integrity)

Security Note:

- This tool is for educational and private use. - For sensitive content, consider combining steganography with encryption. - Avoid social media compression which can destroy embedded data.

Use Cases:

- Sharing confidential messages without detection. - Watermarking intellectual content. - Creating hidden puzzles or Easter eggs. - Privacy-preserving communication.

Conclusion

Image Steganography provides a creative and secure way to embed messages into media files. This tool makes steganographic communication accessible to everyone through a simple interface and fast processing.