ROT13 Decoder
Shift ROT13-scrambled letters back 13 places to read the original message.
ROT13 Decoder
If a message looks like a jumble of real-looking but meaningless words, it may be ROT13. This decoder shifts each letter back by 13 places and shows the original text.
How to use ROT13 Decoder
- Paste the ROT13 text into Content.
- Click Convert.
- Read or copy the decoded text.
When it comes in handy
- Revealing spoilers and puzzle solutions shared in ROT13.
- Solving beginner cipher challenges.
- Checking your own encoded messages.
Frequently asked questions
Why is decoding the same as encoding?
ROT13 moves letters exactly half way round a 26-letter alphabet, so repeating the step brings you back to the start.
Does it change numbers or symbols?
No. Only the letters A to Z are shifted; everything else is copied unchanged.