OpenStego

by Samir Vaidyav0.8.6

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A steganography application

Install with winget

$ winget install --id syvaidya.openstego --exact --version 0.8.6

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for OpenStego

OpenStego uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (neutral, user scope)

Setup-OpenStego-0.8.6.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for OpenStego →

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About

OpenStego is a steganography application that provides two functionalities: a) Data Hiding: It can hide any data within an image file. b) Watermarking: Watermarking image files with an invisible signature. It can be used to detect unauthorized file copying.

Installers · v0.8.6

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct
neutral	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for OpenStego.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install OpenStego on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id syvaidya.openstego --exact --version 0.8.6. winget downloads the installer from Samir Vaidya and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install OpenStego silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id syvaidya.openstego --exact 0.8.6 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for OpenStego?

OpenStego uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: Setup-OpenStego-0.8.6.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall OpenStego via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id syvaidya.openstego --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from OpenStego's Apps & Features entry.

Is OpenStego free?

OpenStego is distributed under GPL-2.0 License. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/syvaidya/openstego/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does OpenStego work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls OpenStego directly from the publisher.

How do I keep OpenStego up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id syvaidya.openstego --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 6 versions of OpenStego from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.8.6latest
0.8.5
0.8.4
0.8.3
0.8.2
0.7.4