Floating Ghost Image

Ekrem7

About this app

Display any image as a semi-transparent floating overlay on top of other apps. Perfect for drawing, tracing, comparing images, or using visual references while working.

✨ KEY FEATURES

• Floating Overlay - Display images over any app
• Adjustable Transparency - Control opacity from 0% to 100%
• Lock Mode - Enable passthrough to interact with apps below
• Edit Mode - Drag, zoom, rotate, and position your image
• Share Integration - Start overlay directly from any app
• Privacy First - No data collection, no internet required
• Lightweight - Under 2MB, minimal battery usage

🎨 PERFECT FOR

• Digital Artists - Trace references while drawing
• Designers - Compare mockups with implementations
• Developers - Match UI designs pixel-perfect
• Students - Follow along with tutorials
• Anyone - Use visual guides for any task

🔒 YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS

• No data collection or tracking
• No internet permission required
• No analytics or ads
• All processing happens locally on your device
• Open source - verify the code yourself

📖 HOW TO USE

1. Select an image from your device
2. Tap START to enable the floating overlay
3. Tap the floating icon to show/hide the image
4. Long press the icon to adjust settings
5. Use the lock switch to enable passthrough mode
6. Drag, zoom, and rotate in edit mode

🛠️ CONTROLS

• Floating Icon - Tap to toggle visibility, long press for settings
• Opacity Slider - Adjust image transparency
• Lock Switch - Enable/disable touch passthrough
• Transform Tools - Drag, pinch-zoom, rotate gestures

The app requires only overlay permission (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW) to function. No storage or media access needed - we use Android's native photo picker for maximum privacy.

Open source project: https://github.com/rvoidex7/floating-ghost-image

What’s new

Version 1.0

Initial release
Basic overlay functionality
Lock/Edit mode toggle
Image sharing support
Size optimizations