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Vigenère Cipher

Encode and decode text with a keyword cipher.

Input
Output

The Vigenère cipher shifts each letter by a repeating keyword. Enter a key to encode or decode.

How to use

  1. Enter a keyword.
  2. Choose encode or decode.
  3. Type your text and copy the result.

Frequently asked questions

How is it different from Caesar?
It uses a repeating keyword so each position can shift by a different amount.
Is it secure?
No — it's a classical cipher, easily broken by modern methods.

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