Image Encryption
and Decryption
Securing Digital Images
OBJECTIVE
With the growing reliance on digital images in various sectors—such as
healthcare, security, and social media—the need for effective encryption methods.
The primary objective is to protect image data by scrambling the pixel values
during encryption and restoring the original image during decryption using the
same key.
This project is a Java-based image encryption and decryption tool that
allows users to secure image files using a simple encryption method.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
In the digital age, images are frequently shared across networks, making
them vulnerable to unauthorized access and data breaches.
Traditional encryption methods may not be well-suited for image data.
Image Security: Users need a simple way to protect images from
unauthorized access.
File Integrity: Ensure that the original image can be restored after
encryption.
SOLUTION STRATEGY
The core of the program applies a bitwise XOR operation on the image file’s
bytes, effectively scrambling or descrambling the data with a user-provided key.
Key components :
• GUI Interface: Built with Swing, including buttons and text fields.
• File Handling: Selects, reads, modifies, and writes image files.
• XOR Encryption: Encrypts/decrypts the image data using bitwise XOR.
FEATURES
Encryption/Decryption Logic:
• The image file's bytes are read and stored in a byte array.
• Using the provided key, each byte is XOR’d with the key, altering the data to encrypt or
decrypt the image.
• XOR operation works symmetrically, meaning that applying the same key again decrypts the
image.
• Cross-platform Support: The Java-based solution runs on multiple operating systems
(Windows, macOS, Linux).
• Simple and Fast Processing: Ensures quick encryption and decryption without significant
delays.
APPLICATION AND SCOPE
1.Image Encryption/Decryption: Securely encrypt and decrypt image files
using a user-provided key.
2.Easy File Management: Modify and save encrypted images directly without
duplicating files.
3.Support for Multiple File Types: Extend the application to encrypt and
decrypt various file formats like PDFs, videos, and documents, not just images.
4. File Backup and Recovery: Include automatic file backup before encryption
in case of errors or accidental key loss, allowing users to restore the original file.
CONCLUSION
User-friendly interface allows easy image selection and key input for non-technical
users.
Provided quick encryption and decryption for efficient file handling.
Achieved data security by protecting images with a numeric key.
