https://github.com/cleasbycode/pdvps
PowerShell / C++ CLI tool to encrypt & embed any file type within a tweetable and "executable" default supplied PNG image.
https://github.com/cleasbycode/pdvps
arbitrary-data c-plus-plus cplusplus cpp embedded-data hidden-files image linux mp3 mp4 pdf pdvzip png-polyglot powershell pwsh python scripting-language steganography tweetable twitter
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PowerShell / C++ CLI tool to encrypt & embed any file type within a tweetable and "executable" default supplied PNG image.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/cleasbycode/pdvps
- Owner: CleasbyCode
- License: mit
- Created: 2022-11-05T19:34:14.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-10-07T16:58:50.000Z (12 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-25T11:09:04.255Z (8 months ago)
- Topics: arbitrary-data, c-plus-plus, cplusplus, cpp, embedded-data, hidden-files, image, linux, mp3, mp4, pdf, pdvzip, png-polyglot, powershell, pwsh, python, scripting-language, steganography, tweetable, twitter
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 5.56 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# pdvps
**PNG Data Vehicle (PowerShell Edition) for X/Twitter**
Embed any file type within a tweetable and "[*executable*](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvps#extracting-your-file-from-the-png-image)" **PNG** image.
{*Encrypted **JPG** image embedded within this **PNG** image*}
[**Video Demo**](https://youtu.be/apN0QQzK6W4)
(***PowerShell** required. *Always use the [***latest version***](https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases) of PowerShell*).
pdvps is similar to my other program [***pdvzip***](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvzip). The two main differences in this edition are:
**1)** *It uses a default **PNG** image for where your data file is encrypted & embedded.
The image is small in size, which maximises the amount of data you can embed.*
*Using a default image simplifies the program, with less code required.
If you want to use different images for embedding files, then stick with [***pdvzip***](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvzip).*
**2)** *There is a **PowerShell** script embedded within the default **PNG** image, that is used to decrypt,
extract and open your embedded file, when you "[*execute*](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvps/blob/main/README.md#extracting-your-file-from-the-png-image)" the **PNG** file.*
For more information on the embedded **scripts** within the default **PNG** image,
see the [***scripts_info.txt***](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvps/blob/main/src/scripts_info.txt) file supplied with this repo.
For information about **PNG** image settings and arbitrary data preservation for **X/Twitter**,
visit the relevant link on [***pdvzip***](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvzip#png-image-requirements-for-arbitrary-data-preservation)
Always use file extensions for your data file: my_doc.pdf, my_video.mp4, my_program.py, etc.
Compile and run the program under **Windows** or **Linux**.
## Usage (Linux)
```console
$ g++ main.cpp -O2 -s -o pdvps
$ ./pdvps
Usage: pdvps
pdvps --info
$ ./pdvps my_document.pdf
Encrypting and embedding data file within PNG image.
OK!
Created output file ".\pdvps_image.png" 4232948 bytes.
All Done.
You can post this embedded image on X/Twitter.
```
Once your file has been embedded within the **PNG** image, it's ready to be shared or "*executed*" whenever you want to extract & open your embedded file.
## Extracting Your File From the PNG Image
**Linux (PowerShell required)**
Make sure image file has executable permissions.
```console
$ chmod +x pdvps_image.png
$ ./pdvps_image.png
```
**Windows**
First, rename the '*.png*' file extension to '*.cmd*'
```console
G:\demo> ren pdvps_image.png pdvps_image.cmd
G:\demo> .\pdvps_image.cmd
```
My other programs you may find useful:-
* [pdvzip: CLI tool to embed a ZIP file within a tweetable and "executable" PNG-ZIP polyglot image.](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvzip)
* [jdvrif: CLI tool to encrypt & embed any file type within a JPG image.](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/jdvrif)
* [imgprmt: CLI tool to embed an image prompt (e.g. "Midjourney") within a tweetable JPG-HTML polyglot image.](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/imgprmt)
* [pdvrdt: CLI tool to encrypt, compress & embed any file type within a PNG image.](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/pdvrdt)
* [jzp: CLI tool to embed small files (e.g. "workflow.json") within a tweetable JPG-ZIP polyglot image.](https://github.com/CleasbyCode/jzp)
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