Steganography tools

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Steganography tools hide secret data inside a carrier file, like an image, audio, video, document, or even an executable. The hidden data can later be extracted from the carrier.

The goal is for the carrier to look and behave like the original, so the hidden message stays unnoticed.

Sometimes the hidden data is split across several files in a chain. To recover it, you need all parts in the correct order.

Detecting hidden data is possible if the file shows unusual patterns or statistics. Good tools try to minimize these signs to stay under the radar.

The large amount of online media gives many places to hide information.

Cryptography can be used with steganography so that even if the hidden data is found, its contents remain secret.

Strong steganography software uses a multi-layer design. The core is the carrier engine, which handles how different file formats are modified to carry hidden data. Processing methods vary by file type (images, audio, documents, etc.).