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ROT13 Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode text with ROT13, ROT5, ROT18, ROT47 or any Caesar shift.

ROT13, ROT5, ROT18 and ROT47 are their own inverse: applying them twice gives back the original. They hide spoilers and puzzle answers but are not encryption.

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How to use the ROT13 Encoder / Decoder

Encode or decode text with ROT13, ROT5, ROT18, ROT47 or any Caesar shift.

  1. 1 Choose the cipher: ROT13, ROT5, ROT18, ROT47 or Caesar.
  2. 2 Type or paste your text; the result appears instantly.
  3. 3 For Caesar, set the shift, or click the readable line in the list of all 25 shifts.

Example and practical tips

“Hello” in ROT13 is “Uryyb”, and applying ROT13 again gives “Hello” back. Puzzle forums use it to hide spoilers.

Frequently asked questions

Is ROT13 encryption?

No. It is a simple letter substitution anyone can reverse, useful only for hiding spoilers and puzzle answers.

What is ROT47?

ROT47 rotates all printable ASCII characters, including digits and punctuation, by 47 places.

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