Getting Started
Welcome to the HiddenBits help section. This guide will walk you through the process of embedding text within an image and decoding it, as well as additional features like publishing to the blockchain and importing keys.
Embedding Text in an Image
- Navigate to the Embed Text section on the main page.
- Click Choose File and select the image you wish to use.
- Enter the text you want to hide in the Text to hide input field.
- Optionally, enter a password in the Password field to encrypt your text for added security.
- Click Embed Text to process your image. Once completed, you can download the modified image with the hidden text.
Decoding Text from an Image
- Switch to the Decode Text section.
- Upload the image with hidden text using the file selector.
- If the text was encrypted, enter the correct password.
- Click Decode Text to reveal the hidden message.
Publishing to the Blockchain
For immutable storage, you can publish your encoded image to the blockchain:
- After embedding text into your image, click Publish to Blockchain.
- Make sure there are sats in your wallet before publishing. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction.
- A transaction ID (TxID) will be provided upon successful publishing, which you can use to retrieve your image from the blockchain.
Importing and Managing Keys
HiddenBits allows you to import a mnemonic for generating keys or manage existing keys:
- To import a mnemonic, navigate to the My Keys section and enter your mnemonic phrase. Click Import Mnemonic to update your keys.
- Your current keys are displayed in this section. Make sure to securely store your mnemonic phrase as it is required for access recovery.
Additional Tips
- Keep your passwords and mnemonic phrases in a secure location.
- Images with large amounts of text may require higher resolution images for optimal encoding.
- Always test decoding with your image before publishing to ensure the integrity of the hidden message.