Do you have sensitive files on your computer that you want to keep hidden, or do you need a way to securely send private data to a friend? Let me introduce you to a clever tool called DeEgger Embedder.
This app allows you to use a technique called steganography to hide files inside images, videos, or audio files. Once you’ve “embedded” your secret data into a host file (like a JPEG image), you can share that image with anyone. To a casual observer, it just looks like a normal photo. There are no obvious traces that anything is hidden inside. But when your friend uses DeEgger Embedder on that same file, they can instantly extract the confidential data.
DeEgger Embedder is a free utility designed to merge two or more files together seamlessly. It supports a wide range of host formats, including AVI, JPEG, MP3, MP4, PDF, and PNG.
The process is remarkably simple:
- Select your host file (the image or video that will hide the data) via drag-and-drop.
- Select the secret file you want to hide.
- Click Combine.
- Save the new, modified file to your disk.
That’s all there is to it! Your secret data is now invisible to the naked eye. Now, you just need to get that file to your friend.
When they receive it, they’ll use the same tool to reverse the process:
- Select the received file as the host.
- Click Extract.
- Choose a location to save the hidden file.
If you want to dig into the settings, you can click the wrench icon in the bottom-right corner. This lets you toggle between single and multi-host modes, enable read-only protection, or modify the timestamp options for your embedded files.
I’ve tested this utility on Windows 7 64-bit, and it works perfectly. According to the developers, it supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.
Give it a try if you’re looking for a simple, creative way to secure your data!