filenfile 🗄️🔒

🚀 Overview

filenfile is a simple and easy-to-use Python application that lets you securely hide and extract files and folders inside a main file. The app uses encryption and compression to keep your data safe and hidden from view. You can store files inside a "main file" without anyone knowing, and later extract them when needed. It’s perfect for those who want to keep their sensitive data private! 🕵️‍♂️💻

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🌟 Features

• Hide Files and Folders: Securely hide files or entire folders inside a main file.
• Compression & Encryption: Files are compressed to save space and encrypted to keep your data safe.
• Metadata Handling: Information about hidden files is encrypted and stored separately.
• User-Friendly GUI: A beautiful and simple graphical interface built with Tkinter.

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💡 Requirements

To use filenfile, you need:

• Python 3.6+ installed on your computer.
• The following Python libraries:
  • cryptography
  • tkinter (usually pre-installed with Python)

To install the required libraries, run:

pip install cryptography

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🛠️ Installation Guide

Step 1: Clone the Repository

You can download the code directly from GitHub by cloning the repository or simply downloading it as a ZIP file.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Open a terminal or command prompt, then install the necessary libraries by running:

pip install cryptography

Step 3: Run the Application

Once everything is installed, you can run the application by executing:

python filenfile.py

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🧑‍💻 How It Works

Files and Folders Encryption 🔐

1. Main File: This is the file where your hidden files will be stored. Choose any file you want (it could be a photo, text file, etc.).
2. Compression: We compress files and folders to make them smaller before hiding them.
3. Encryption: We use encryption to keep your data safe and unreadable to others.
4. Metadata: We store all details about the hidden files (like their names) in a special file, but it’s encrypted too!

Hiding Files/Folders 🎁

1. Select a Main File: Choose the file where the hidden files will be stored.
2. Hide a File: Pick a file you want to hide. It will be encrypted, compressed, and safely stored.
3. Hide a Folder: Choose a folder to hide. It will be compressed into a .tar.lzma file and encrypted.
4. Extract Files: You can extract all hidden files and folders whenever you need them by decrypting and decompressing them!

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📜 Usage Instructions

1. Run the Application: After running python filenfile.py, a window will open with a simple interface.

2. Select Source:

   • Click "Select Source" to choose the main file (where the hidden files will be stored).

3. Hide Files:

   • Click "Merge File" to hide a single file.

4. Hide Folders:

   • Click "Compress Folder" to hide a folder (it will be compressed and encrypted).

5. Extract Files:

   • Click "Extract" to retrieve all hidden files and folders.

Example 💡:

1. Choose a main file (could be anything like example.txt).
2. Hide a file, like a sensitive document (secret.txt).
3. Or, hide a whole folder (ImportantDocs).
4. Later, you can click Extract and get everything back!

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🎨 GUI Design

The filenfile app has an easy-to-use graphical interface built with Tkinter:

• A dark-themed interface for a sleek look 🖤
• Easy-to-read buttons with clear labels 🖱️
• A simple layout to guide you through hiding and extracting files

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🧰 How to Modify or Extend

1. Encryption Key: The encryption key is saved in filenfile/encryption_key.key. You can modify this key if needed.
2. Compression Options: Currently, files are compressed with LZMA, but you can change that to any other method.
3. Metadata: The metadata about hidden files is stored in filenfile/hidden_metadata.bin in an encrypted format.

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🔒 Security Notes

• Keep the Encryption Key Safe: If you lose or delete the encryption key (filenfile/encryption_key.key), you won’t be able to recover your hidden files.
• Don’t Lose the Metadata File: The metadata (filenfile/hidden_metadata.bin) is also crucial for extracting files.

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🛑 Troubleshooting

Common Issues 🤔:

1. No Hidden Files: Make sure you’ve hidden files or folders before trying to extract them.
2. Missing Files: If the key or metadata is deleted, you won't be able to recover your hidden files.
3. Compression Issues: Ensure that the files/folders you're trying to hide aren’t in use by another program.

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📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and share!

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🙏 Credits

• Uses cryptography for encryption/decryption 🔐.
• Built with Tkinter for the GUI 🎨.

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👫 Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you find any issues or want to add new features, feel free to fork the repo and submit a pull request.

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🧑‍💻 Want to Improve the App?

If you want to improve this app (like adding new features or fixing bugs), open an issue or submit a pull request! All contributions are welcome. 🌟

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💬 Feedback & Support

If you have any questions, feedback, or suggestions, feel free to open an issue in the GitHub repository. We’re here to help!

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Enjoy using filenfile and keep your files safe! 🔐✨