# Underlayer > Hide secret messages in images. Extract hidden text. Steganography made simple. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/space.mef.underlayer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/space.mef.underlayer) ## Overview - **ID:** `space.mef.underlayer` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Mister Mef - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 151 - **Version:** 1.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-21 - **First published:** 2025-10-02 - **Publisher country:** LT - **Size:** 158 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-15 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=space.mef.underlayer) - **Website:** [https://underlayer.mef.space/](https://underlayer.mef.space/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://underlayer.mef.space/privacy](https://underlayer.mef.space/privacy) ## Description 🔐 UNDERLAYER - STEGANOGRAPHY MADE SIMPLE

Transform ordinary images into secret carriers. Hide confidential messages invisibly within photos and share them through any messenger without raising suspicion.

✨ KEY FEATURES

📸 HIDE SECRETS
• Embed text messages invisibly into any image
• Two encoding modes: Hidden (invisible pixels) and Open (colored frame)
• Open mode survives messenger compression (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Share processed images directly or save to gallery

🔍 REVEAL MESSAGES
• Extract hidden text from steganographic images
• Automatic detection of encoding method
• Works with images received through messengers
• Share intent support - open images directly from gallery

🎯 WHY UNDERLAYER?

• Simple & Intuitive - No cryptography knowledge required
• Messenger-Friendly - Open mode designed for compressed sharing
• Privacy First - All processing happens locally on your device
• Universal - Works with JPG, PNG, WebP formats
• No Account Required - Start using immediately

🌐 USE CASES

• Private communication through public channels
• Watermarking images with hidden ownership data
• Secure note-taking in plain sight
• Educational tool for learning steganography
• Fun way to send secret messages to friends

🔒 SECURITY & PRIVACY

• No internet connection required for processing
• Your messages never leave your device
• No data collection or tracking
• Complete control over your secrets

⭐ PREMIUM FEATURES

• No banner ads at the bottom
• No interstitial ad interruptions
• Process unlimited images without ad breaks

📱 HOW IT WORKS

1. Select any image from your gallery
2. Enter your secret message
3. Choose encoding mode (Hidden or Open)
4. App embeds message into image pixels
5. Share through messengers or save locally
6. Recipient opens image in Underlayer to reveal message

💡 ENCODING MODES EXPLAINED

HIDDEN MODE
• Message embedded invisibly in image pixels
• Completely undetectable to human eye
• Best for uncompressed image sharing
• Lost when image is compressed by messengers

OPEN MODE
• Message encoded as colored frame border
• Visible as decorative edge around image
• Survives Telegram, WhatsApp compression
• Recommended for messenger sharing

🌍 INTERNATIONAL

• Available in English and Russian
• More languages coming soon
• Automatic language detection

Whether you're a privacy enthusiast, security professional, or just curious about steganography - Underlayer makes it accessible to everyone.

Download now and start hiding your secrets in plain sight! ## Rankings - #1,822,094 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `space.mef.underlayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Stego App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.stego.twa) — 188 users - [Stegg](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.runeworks.stegg) — 11 users - [Stesh](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kchannelstech.stesh) — 4 users - [HiddenInk](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.edalba.hiddenink) — 67 users - [NoClue - Steganography App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hamza.app.steganography) — 12,214 users, 3.75 / 5 - [Esteganograud](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ebsilonestudio.esteganograud) — 7 users - [GhostWriter: Steganography](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fifthstate.ghostwriter) — 70 users - [Steganize - Hide Text in Image](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.byte9962.steganize) — 2,205 users - [Snap Crypt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.Zumi.AESSafeSnap) — 49 users - [Steganography](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bat.steganography) — 392 users - [Gif Steganography](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.panaustik.steggif) — 71 users - [Phasm: Steganography](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.phasm.app) — 368 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/space.mef.underlayer)