Encrypt & Decrypt Text Online

Encrypt and decrypt any sensitive text or string with this online tool for free. Protect any sensitive string using robust encryption.

Encrypt & Decrypt Text Online — protect any sensitive message instantly using AES-256 encryption, right in your browser. Use your own secret key or let the tool generate one for you. No text, keys, or results are ever sent to a server.

AES-256 Encryption
Industry-standard symmetric cipher used worldwide
Custom or Auto Key
Bring your own key or generate a strong one
No Sign-up Required
Free to use, no account or login needed

Text Encryption

Text Decryption

You can use our online password vault tool to securely store your passwords or text for free.

Text Encryption

Encryption is the process by which a readable message is converted to an unreadable form to prevent unauthorized parties from reading it. The original message is called the plaintext and the encrypted output is called the ciphertext. This tool uses AES-256 — the same cipher used by banks, governments, and security professionals worldwide.

Text Decryption

Decryption is the process of transforming data that has been rendered unreadable through encryption back to its unencrypted form. You need the same secret key that was used during encryption to successfully decrypt the message.

Encrypted text often increases in size due to encoding and padding. Before storing or transmitting encrypted data, you can calculate the string size in bytes to ensure it fits within database columns or API payload limits.

Encryption Best Practices

Follow these guidelines to keep encrypted data truly secure:

Use Established Algorithms Stick to AES-256 for symmetric and RSA/ECC for asymmetric encryption. Avoid custom or proprietary ciphers.
Use Strong, Random Keys Keys should be at least 256 bits and generated with a cryptographically secure random number generator — never hand-typed phrases.
Hash Passwords, Don't Encrypt Them Use bcrypt or Argon2 for passwords. Hashing is one-way; encryption requires you to store the key.
Manage Keys Securely Never hardcode keys in source code or store them next to encrypted data. Use a KMS or HSM in production environments.
Encrypt Data in Transit with TLS Always use TLS when transmitting sensitive data over a network — encryption at rest alone is not sufficient.
Keep Libraries Updated Regularly update encryption libraries and audit your implementation. New vulnerabilities are discovered frequently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This tool uses AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard with a 256-bit key) — the same cipher used by governments, banks, and security professionals globally.
No. All encryption and decryption runs entirely in your browser. Your text, secret key, and results are never transmitted or stored anywhere.
The encrypted text cannot be decrypted without the original secret key. There is no recovery option — store your key safely using our Secure Password Vault.
This tool is designed for personal, educational, and light professional use. For production secrets, use a dedicated secrets manager (AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, etc.) with proper key rotation and access controls.
Encryption is reversible — with the correct key you can recover the original text. Hashing is one-way — it produces a fixed-length fingerprint that cannot be reversed. Use encryption for data you need to retrieve; use hashing for passwords.

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