ROT13 Encoder / Decoder

Apply the ROT13 substitution cipher to your text. Encoding and decoding use the same operation.

Input
Enter text to encode or decode with ROT13.
Output

About the ROT13 Encoder/Decoder

Apply the ROT13 substitution cipher to your text. Encode and decode ROT13 with one click.

Why client-side?

Every byte you paste, type, or upload here is processed entirely inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, logged, or stored. That means it's safe to use this tool on production secrets, customer data, internal logs, and any input you would not paste into a hosted SaaS formatter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROT13?
ROT13 is a simple letter substitution cipher that replaces each letter with the letter 13 positions after it in the alphabet. It's its own inverse — applying ROT13 twice returns the original text.
Is ROT13 secure?
No. ROT13 is not encryption. It's a trivial cipher mainly used to obscure spoilers, puzzle answers, and similar casual use cases.
Does ROT13 affect numbers and symbols?
No. ROT13 only transforms letters (A-Z, a-z). Numbers, spaces, punctuation, and symbols remain unchanged.