This Python-based GUI tool enables you to encode and decode secret messages within image files using LSB (Least Significant Bit) steganography.
- Encoding: Embeds text messages into selected image files using LSB steganography.
- Decoding: Retrieves hidden messages from encoded image files.
- Capacity Calculation: Automatically calculates the maximum number of characters that can be encoded into a chosen image.
- User Interface: Provides a simple and intuitive graphical interface for ease of use.
- Python 3.x
- tkinter (included in standard Python installation)
- Pillow (PIL fork for handling images)
pip install Pillow
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your_username/image-steganography-tool.git cd image-steganography-tool
- Encoding a Message:
- Launch the application by running
python steganography.py. - Click on Encode Message.
- Select an image file (.png, .jpg, .jpeg) where you want to hide the message.
- Enter your secret message in the provided text box.
- Click Save to choose the location and filename for the encoded image or this may save in Download Folder by Default.
- Decoding a Message:
- Launch the application by running
python steganography.py. - Click on Decode Message.
- Select the encoded image file (.png, .jpg, .jpeg) from which you want to extract the hidden message.
- The decoded message will be displayed in a message box.
The tool utilizes the Pillow library for image processing. Inspired by the concept of LSB steganography for hiding information within digital media.