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Free Text Decrypter

Decrypt AES-256 encrypted text or decode Base64 strings — entirely in your browser.

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Decrypt / Decode Text

AES-256 Decrypt
Base64 Decode
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⚠️ Note: AES-256 decryption only works on text encrypted with our Text Encrypter tool using the same secret key. One-way hashes (SHA-256, MD5) cannot be reversed.

What is the Text Decrypter?

The Text Decrypter reverses the encryption performed by our Text Encrypter tool. Paste your AES-256-GCM encrypted ciphertext along with the secret key you used when encrypting, and retrieve the original plain text instantly. You can also decode any Base64-encoded string back to its original form. All operations run entirely in your browser — no data is ever transmitted.

How to Use the Text Decrypter

  1. Choose decryption mode — AES-256-GCM (decrypt ciphertext) or Base64 Decode.
  2. Paste your ciphertext or encoded text — the encrypted output from the Text Encrypter, or a Base64-encoded string.
  3. Enter your secret key (AES mode only) — the same key that was used to encrypt the original text.
  4. Click Decrypt — the original plain text appears instantly. Copy it with one click.

Use Cases

Reading Encrypted Messages

Decrypt messages or notes that were encrypted using the Text Encrypter tool with a shared secret key.

Retrieving Stored Data

Decrypt sensitive notes, passwords, or keys that you previously encrypted before storing in documents.

Base64 Decoding

Decode Base64-encoded strings found in API responses, config files, or data exports back to plain text.

Development & Debugging

Decode Base64 tokens, JWT payloads (header/payload), or encoded configuration values during development.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I forget my secret key?

AES-256-GCM encryption is designed to be unbreakable without the correct key. If you lose your secret key, the encrypted data cannot be recovered — by anyone. Always store your keys securely.

Can it decrypt text encrypted by other tools?

The AES decryption mode is designed to work with ciphertext produced by our Text Encrypter tool using the same AES-256-GCM format. It may not be compatible with ciphertext from other tools that use different encryption parameters or formats.

Is the decryption performed privately?

Yes. All decryption and decoding runs entirely in your browser using the Web Crypto API. Your ciphertext, key, and decrypted output are never sent to any server.

Is the Text Decrypter free?

Completely free with no account required.