ROT13 / Caesar Cipher

Play with the classic shift cipher used by Julius Caesar, or ROT13 for hiding spoilers.

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How to use ROT13 / Caesar Cipher

  1. Type your message.
  2. Choose a shift (13 for ROT13) and encrypt or decrypt.
  3. To crack a message, tick “Show all 25 shifts” and look for readable text.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Caesar cipher secure?

No. There are only 25 possible shifts, so it can be cracked instantly. Use AES encryption for real secrets.

What is ROT13?

A Caesar cipher with a shift of 13. Applying it twice returns the original text.

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