JHide

JHide is a small software application whose purpose is to help you hide sensitive files within custom images. The tool can be deployed on all Windows versions out there, provided that you have the Java working platform installed on the host PC.

The pictures that contain private files look the same as other photos stored in your computer so they won’t raise any suspicions to other users. They can be opened with the same dedicated viewers, sent via email, or printed.

The utility is portable so you can save it on USB flash drives or other portable devices to carry it with you all the time. Plus, you may open it directly from the storage device without applying administrative privileges.

It’s easy to access its GUI because you only need to run the EXE file. No installation process is needed. In case you want to uninstall it, you can delete the file that you have grabbed from the Internet because it does not leave records in your Windows registry.

JHide sports an intuitive layout that gathers all configuration settings into a single window. You cannot consult a help manual to find out more details about the encryption and decryption process, but you can manage to set up the dedicated parameters on your own.

Images can be imported in the working environment using only the built-in browse button (the drag-and-drop support is not implemented). The utility works with BMP, PNG, and TIFF file format. Photos cannot be previewed in the main window.

JHide gives you the possibility to add a user-defined image from your computer where you can hide a secret file. You are allowed to pick the saving directory and filename, and set up a password.

In order to decrypt the hidden file you need to specify the host picture, provide the saving location, and enter the correct password. The decrypted file is saved to a ZIP package on your disk.

In conclusion, JHide provides a simple software solution for helping you hide files inside photos, and can be configured by rookies and professionals alike.